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227,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear shocks corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
sill kit both sills corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sill covers fitted
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to front pipe (front joint) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under body covers fitted.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under body covers fitted.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear worn on inner edges
Nearside Front worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear worn on inner edges
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint dust boot slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust hanger broken rear
steering rack slightly damp
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil level topped up 1 litre
Rear shock absorbers leaking
Oil level topped up 1 litre
Rear shock absorbers leaking
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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HN03 UBB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HN03 UBB, 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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HN03 UBB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 April 2003.
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