MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
slight corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight front brake judder noted on road test..front discs???
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???
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
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
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)
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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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HS03 ODE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2003.
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