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BP03 CVM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,135 mi
Last recorded137,135 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2019 137,127 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2018 133,519 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 133,515 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 129,682 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 126,462 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 27 Apr 2015 122,099 miles

Front Brake discs are worn and heavily corroded.

Rear of Exhaust system deteriorating.

both Rear Tyres are wearing close to limits and deteriorating.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 122,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake discs are worn and heavily corroded.

Rear of Exhaust system deteriorating.

both Rear Tyres are wearing close to limits and deteriorating.

Pass 2 May 2014 115,621 miles

Rear Tyres deteriorating.

exhaust deteriorating.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,408 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating/corroded.

Front Brake discs corroded on inside faces.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 May 2012 110,373 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust system deteriorating/corroded.

Front Brake discs corroded on inside faces.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2011 102,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 92,312 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r outer c.v gaiter starting to split

Pass 30 May 2009 81,714 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 75,030 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 75,030 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 68,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 59,828 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)

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 CVM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP03 CVM, 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 BP03 CVM registered?

BP03 CVM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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