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BP03 CLN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

133,850 mi
Last recorded133,850 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CLN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,850 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front offside & nearside headlight lense deteriorating.

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

Possible wheel bearing/s worn, noises.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,742 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front offside & nearside headlight lense deteriorating.

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

Possible wheel bearing/s worn, noises.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 108,447 miles

Child seat fitted to o/s rear seat preventing a full inspection of an adult seat belt.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 89,266 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,530 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 64,907 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,226 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,841 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,719 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 30,134 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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BP03 CLN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BP03 CLN, 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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BP03 CLN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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