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BN03 DDZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,128 mi
Last recorded153,128 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 153,128 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 152,042 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 151,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 151,987 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 145,753 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 142,646 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 142,611 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,705 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 126,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 121,439 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,560 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 101,015 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 90,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 80,658 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust manifold seems to have a very slight blow ?

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front number plate starting to deteriate

near side and off side front wiper blades split, but still clearing screen

Pass 21 Feb 2009 64,346 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 55,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 47,380 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 36,406 miles

all 4 tyres worn on inside and outside edges.

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BN03 DDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN03 DDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN03 DDZ registered?

BN03 DDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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