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BV03 OLP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,599 mi
Last recorded124,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OLP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 124,599 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clocks changed

Fail 7 Nov 2022 124,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

clocks changed

Pass 24 Aug 2021

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / muddy (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded / muddy

Pass 12 Jun 2020
Pass 20 Sep 2018 135,861 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 133,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 133,047 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 129,153 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 125,333 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2014 125,333 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 115,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,165 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/60/16

Fail 27 Jul 2012 107,165 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges 205/60/16

Pass 29 Jul 2011 98,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 98,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

long hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2010 85,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 71,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,990 miles

OSR shock has a slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,536 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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BV03 OLP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV03 OLP, 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 BV03 OLP registered?

BV03 OLP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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