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C6 ABU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,237 mi
Last recorded152,237 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 ABU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 152,237 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 152,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 147,742 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 147,742 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 139,626 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2016 139,626 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,412 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 126,412 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 114,624 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 101,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 100,101 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 93,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low(2-3mm).

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth slightly.

front brake discs slightly corroded & pads wearing low.

front number plate slightly delaminated.

n/s/r tyre wearing very low(2-3mm).

o/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm).

Fail 11 Mar 2011 93,805 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low(2-3mm).

brake pedal rubber starting to wear smooth slightly.

front brake discs slightly corroded & pads wearing low.

front number plate slightly delaminated.

n/s/r tyre wearing very low(2-3mm).

o/s/r tyre wearing low(3mm).

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 85,683 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,546 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,411 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,300 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 42,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2006 42,198 miles

n/s/r slightly worn on outer edge

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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C6 ABU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 C6 ABU, 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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C6 ABU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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