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BV03 OMH

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,728 mi
Last recorded181,728 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OMH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 181,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 181,728 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 174,582 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level on min

Fail 28 Apr 2016 174,582 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 18 Mar 2015 167,168 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 12 Feb 2015 166,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Jun 2014 151,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 151,558 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,314 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,678 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 73,812 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE /CANNOT CHECK CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BABY SEAT FITTED

Pass 29 May 2010 63,134 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 63,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 52,044 miles

Nearside, front brake disc is worn.

Nearside, front brake pads are worn.

Offside ,front brake disc is worn.

Offside front brake are worn.

Pass 31 May 2008 45,010 miles

Nearside rear brake pads are worn.

Offside rear brake pads are worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 37,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 26,534 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 OMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OMH, 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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BV03 OMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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