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HN03 UBB

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

227,139 mi
Last recorded227,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 UBB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 227,139 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 213,418 miles

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))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 213,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 198,181 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 183,510 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 170,204 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 170,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 162,057 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 144,290 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,080 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 137,080 miles

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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 130,194 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 130,194 miles

Nearside Front worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear worn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 115,581 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 107,986 miles

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

Oil level topped up 1 litre

Rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2015 107,986 miles

Oil level topped up 1 litre

Rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2014 99,794 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 91,032 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 25 Mar 2013 91,032 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 3 Apr 2012 82,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 74,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 65,786 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 65,786 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 57,457 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,784 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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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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