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CX03 ZWW

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZWW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 158,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 158,803 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer and inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 154,854 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 154,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 151,404 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 151,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 146,066 miles

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated. Immage just visible

Fail 23 Jun 2015 146,066 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Headlamp lenses deteriorated. Immage just visible

Pass 9 Jul 2014 139,980 miles

Head lamp lenses deteriorated, Immage ok

Fail 8 Jul 2014 139,980 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Head lamp lenses deteriorated, Immage ok

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 136,985 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 136,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front head lamp lenses deteriorated. Immage just visible on near side

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2012 129,919 miles

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

Head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated. Immage pattern ok

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 129,919 miles

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

Head lamp lenses slightly deteriorated. Immage pattern ok

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 123,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2010 115,575 miles

Head lamp lenses starting to deteriorate. Immage ok

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 106,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 106,554 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 93,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,568 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,268 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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CX03 ZWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CX03 ZWW, 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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CX03 ZWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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