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CMZ 4733

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,237 mi
Last recorded75,237 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMZ 4733
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 75,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 75,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 68,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 68,894 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,421 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,459 miles

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

Offside o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 15 Oct 2015 60,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,524 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,927 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2012 51,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,955 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,943 miles

Smsll cut in n/s/r tyre but not down to the cords

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,424 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut in outter wall

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 19,637 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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CMZ 4733 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CMZ 4733, 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 CMZ 4733 registered?

CMZ 4733 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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