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DV03 PZF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,244 mi
Last recorded164,244 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 PZF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 164,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside lens deteriorated light intensity/image reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swival dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner welding repair covered

Nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2019 158,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joiner corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber coil spring mounting plate corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 158,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst joiner corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber coil spring mounting plate corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 150,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes V.slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 140,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 130,125 miles

rear coil springs heavily corroded

rear diff mounting bushes are worn and have play

rear upper inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on inner and outer sill panels

exhaust corroded

foot pedal rubbers in poor condition

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 110,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 103,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,076 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 89,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 79,716 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,046 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,964 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 56,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 45,350 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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DV03 PZF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV03 PZF, 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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DV03 PZF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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