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DN03 ZWX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

149,775 mi
Last recorded149,775 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ZWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 149,775 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight overall corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2021 149,772 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

slight overall corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2020 149,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 149,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 147,691 miles

rear subframe has slight

Pass 27 Jun 2018 141,936 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 129,873 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 118,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 97,880 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 84,566 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 78,867 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,615 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 65,702 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 56,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 47,647 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,450 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 39,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,619 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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DN03 ZWX 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 89.5%.

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 DN03 ZWX, 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 DN03 ZWX registered?

DN03 ZWX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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