MOT Status
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220,798 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Oil leak axle ()
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low // tyre flat (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading 112 / 103 is limit (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak leak bad (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low // tyre flat (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR
ALL FOUR TYRES NEED AIR
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED /// DOOR HANDLE DRIVERS LOOSE
ALL TYRES NEED AIR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
ALL TYRES NEED AIR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY03 NMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 NMZ, 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 NMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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