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DY03 GRZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,035 mi
Last recorded302,035 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 GRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 302,035 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 298,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 293,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 293,095 miles

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 286,982 miles

rear exhaust box soon require new

under side of vehicle going very rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2017 286,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 276,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly reduced damping affect. (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 276,266 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 265,437 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 251,564 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 236,158 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 220,401 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 219,963 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 206,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 188,385 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 188,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 163,065 miles

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?)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 134,859 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 118,147 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 116,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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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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