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HS03 ODE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,383 mi
Last recorded166,383 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS03 ODE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LINK PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 166,383 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LINK PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SMEARS SCREEN. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 163,660 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 156,435 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2016 152,071 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 152,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 147,179 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 142,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 142,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 136,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 136,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2012 129,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2012 129,437 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 113,788 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 6 May 2011 113,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2010 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight front brake judder noted on road test..front discs???

Fail 21 May 2010 98,120 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight front brake judder noted on road test..front discs???

Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,930 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)

the front anti roll bar link arm joints are worn...small knocking noise noted on road test

Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

small cut in osf tyre not to cords

Pass 6 Jun 2007 52,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,099 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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HS03 ODE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HS03 ODE, 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 HS03 ODE registered?

HS03 ODE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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