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HV03 ZBJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,795 mi
Last recorded144,795 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 144,795 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

engine management light on

Pass 25 Mar 2019 143,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 143,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 141,233 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 139,055 miles

o/s/r axle mount bush worn

Pass 23 Mar 2016 137,042 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides anti-roll bar mounting area - rear most inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 137,041 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short engine sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides anti-roll bar mounting area - rear most inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,305 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 123,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,769 miles

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

bonnet wont shut

Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,642 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 111,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 103,638 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 103,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 94,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 94,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,574 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,722 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 66,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 66,591 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,169 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 41,264 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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