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BX03 CXB

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,563 mi
Last recorded193,563 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CXB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 193,563 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 193,486 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Inner wheel arch/strut mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch/strut mounting (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 186,264 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 186,264 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 175,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 175,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,999 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 163,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 145,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 140,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 140,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,423 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 99,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 82,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 74,218 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 64,874 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 54,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 43,150 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 33,551 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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BX03 CXB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BX03 CXB, 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 BX03 CXB registered?

BX03 CXB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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