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DA03 HCL

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,341 mi
Last recorded92,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HCL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 92,341 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 92,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,482 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,482 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,543 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 90,543 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,098 miles

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 25 Jun 2015 87,745 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,503 miles

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,503 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,850 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 81,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,842 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 60,842 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 53,377 miles

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,493 miles

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

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 HCL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA03 HCL, 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 DA03 HCL registered?

DA03 HCL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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