MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play near side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play off side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources off side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))
head lights starting to deteriorate
rear brake discs worn and corroded
under side of vehicle going rusty around rear suspension
Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))
rear exhaust box soon require new
under side of vehicle going very rusty
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear off side (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded near side rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid near side front (8.2.3)
under side of vehicle going very rusty
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly reduced damping affect. (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly reduced damping affect. (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
awd system rear wheels do not turn freely (rear wheel bearings?)
brake pedal rubber worn
chip on front screen zone b
engine management light on
towball cover fitted
awd system rear wheels do not turn freely (rear wheel bearings?)
brake pedal rubber worn
chip on front screen zone b
engine management light on
towball cover fitted
brake fluid close to minimum indicator
brake pedal rubber worn
engine management light on
front brake discs worn
n/s/r brake pads very low / squeaking
rear wheels stiff to turn (diff lock normal?)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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DY03 GRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 DY03 GRZ, 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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DY03 GRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 August 2003.
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