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HV03 ZBY

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,994 mi
Last recorded138,994 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZBY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 138,994 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 136,626 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 136,626 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,461 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,984 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 126,977 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 118,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 111,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2013 105,909 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,338 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge .

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge .

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,634 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 93,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,079 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,713 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 75,933 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges .

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge .

Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,484 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 62,436 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,599 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,273 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 ZBY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZBY, 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 HV03 ZBY registered?

HV03 ZBY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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