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BN03 ZJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,576 mi
Last recorded163,576 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 163,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 156,348 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 156,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 149,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 148,897 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe section to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner SIL trailing arm and sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner SIL trailing arm and sub-frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,944 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust front heatshield clamp broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under ray insecure nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 140,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Exhaust front heatshield clamp broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front under ray insecure nearside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,351 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Mar 2019 134,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 125,072 miles

Nearside headlamp washer assembly broken

Pass 1 Apr 2017 118,985 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 112,249 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 106,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 103,018 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,597 miles

4x4

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 87,303 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 78,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

cut in n/s/r tyre no coards showing

o/s wiper rubber split still clearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,789 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre no coards showing

o/s wiper rubber split still clearing

Pass 31 Aug 2010 71,207 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 67,664 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,664 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 58,526 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 58,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 49,714 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 49,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,088 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

BN03 ZJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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