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HV03 ZBF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,565 mi
Last recorded201,565 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZBF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 201,565 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Engine has a misfire

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 201,565 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Engine has a misfire

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 197,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 197,459 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 183,962 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 183,951 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 169,419 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 156,074 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 141,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 141,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EMISSIONS NOT DONE (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 126,041 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 114,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 114,472 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 98,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 87,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 87,665 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,532 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 68,191 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 65,001 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 65,001 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 May 2008 54,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 46,018 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 35,828 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 35,828 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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HV03 ZBF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HV03 ZBF, 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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HV03 ZBF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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