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154,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to its minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both headlamps on lowest parameter setting
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Central Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorated (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
surface corrosion on front lower suspension arms
under trays and sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic sill covers fitted
rear exhaust slightly coroded
surface corosion on front lower suspension arms
centre seat belt stalk missing ,found and tested.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre seat belt stalk missing ,found and tested.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
rear brake pads worn to 4 mm,require attention next service.
slight ply in both front wishbone bushes,repositioned and secured.
rear brake pads worn to 4 mm,require attention next service.
slight ply in both front wishbone bushes,repositioned and secured.
both front tyres worn on the inside edges.
slight tearing of the o/s/f lower wishbone bush.
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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HY03 NLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HY03 NLF, 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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HY03 NLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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