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DA03 HCZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,643 mi
Last recorded142,643 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 142,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 142,468 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 140,021 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 137,103 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 122,586 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 111,175 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,651 miles

Rear tyres o/s & n/s wearing on outer edges.

Fail 24 Jun 2008 81,920 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,920 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,383 miles

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

Rear 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 HCZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

DA03 HCZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DA03 HCZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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