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CU03 HVD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,054 mi
Last recorded130,054 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,054 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes perished/small play

front tyres 2mm tread

headlight image poor

n/s/f bodywork damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f brake back plate badly corroded

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear axel bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 4 Nov 2020 130,054 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar D bushes perished/small play

front tyres 2mm tread

headlight image poor

n/s/f bodywork damaged

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/f brake back plate badly corroded

o/s/f shock damp

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

rear axel bushes perished

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 26 Nov 2019 127,621 miles

O/S and N/S lower suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

O/S mirror glass cracked

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust flange in poor condition

rear metal subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Nov 2019 127,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

O/S and N/S lower suspension bushes showing signs of deterioration

O/S mirror glass cracked

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust flange in poor condition

rear metal subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,723 miles

Centre exhaust flange poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Centre exhaust flange poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,894 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Nov 2017 113,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar attachment bracket corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Dec 2016 108,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint - cat to inter pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

ear brake pipe ferrules corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear sub frame corroding

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2016 108,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint - cat to inter pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ear brake pipe ferrules corroding

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear silencer bracket breaking away from exhaust box

rear sub frame corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 96,189 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 87,563 miles

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

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

rear brake ferals corroding, very dirty underneath, some corosion, rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 19 Jun 2014 87,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

rear brake ferals corroding, very dirty underneath, some corosion, rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,776 miles

slight play n/s o/s front inner roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jun 2012 69,345 miles

exhaust heatshields rattling

Fail 14 Jun 2012 69,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust heatshields rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2011 58,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 58,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 49,628 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,927 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 32,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 24,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,555 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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CU03 HVD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 CU03 HVD, 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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CU03 HVD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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