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BN03 DZC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,634 mi
Last recorded150,634 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 DZC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,634 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,875 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,993 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,214 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 122,012 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,503 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 108,328 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 100,182 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 91,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,552 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 83,552 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 78,520 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,760 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,375 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,001 miles

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 DZC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 DZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN03 DZC registered?

BN03 DZC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BN03 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 DZC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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