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BN03 ZHL

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 124,890 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 120,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edge wear

Fail 17 Jun 2013 120,707 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 25 Jun 2012 112,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 97,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,664 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,038 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,587 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 ZHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

BN03 ZHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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