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DA03 HCK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 139,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub frame corroded

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 138,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 138,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,715 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 129,688 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,681 miles

c.o. emission level just meet

Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,291 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 122,933 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 122,933 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,933 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 106,976 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,467 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 91,455 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 79,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 70,181 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,887 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,772 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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DA03 HCK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DA03 HCK, 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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DA03 HCK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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