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HK03 ZWZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,905 mi
Last recorded149,905 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 ZWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,905 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine misfire

Pass 26 Jul 2018 148,726 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine runs very lumpy

Fail 25 Jul 2018 148,726 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine runs very lumpy

Pass 29 Jul 2017 147,002 miles

both rear brake hose brackets corroded

engine light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 147,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake hose brackets corroded

engine light on

Pass 1 Aug 2016 145,481 miles

Rear silencer bracket broken

engine light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 143,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on.

rear exaust corroded.

rear suspesion subframe corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 143,547 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine light on.

rear exaust corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 141,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2013 138,541 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Apr 2013 138,541 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Apr 2012 136,210 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Modification to front bumper to fit towing bracket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 136,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Modification to front bumper to fit towing bracket

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,515 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 115,813 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 103,609 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 92,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,672 miles

All tyres well worn.

Pass 25 May 2006 72,436 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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HK03 ZWZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HK03 ZWZ, 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 HK03 ZWZ registered?

HK03 ZWZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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