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BP03 CNY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

144,529 mi
Last recorded144,529 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 144,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 144,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 136,305 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 136,300 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 130,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,791 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 124,647 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 124,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,651 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,177 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The end section of both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On the inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,185 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,178 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 69,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,056 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 60,902 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 53,852 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,556 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,335 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 CNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CNY, 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 CNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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