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BP03 CVV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,855 mi
Last recorded132,855 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2020 132,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed within 30cm of tie bar support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at n/s/r where mounting to chassi leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 120,006 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge advise to replace

advise rear subframe corroded but not excessive

advise slight leak from exhaust at flange where front section of exhaust meets middle section

advise slight movement from n/s/r antiroll bar drop link advise to replace

Pass 26 Mar 2018 109,246 miles

advise new brake pads fitted to front and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2017 96,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,615 miles

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

coolant leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 93,615 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 90,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 82,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 75,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 68,325 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,110 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 55,849 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,228 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 34,216 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,974 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear 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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BP03 CVV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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