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MJ03 ZYA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,504 mi
Last recorded129,504 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 ZYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 129,504 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 117,647 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2019 117,647 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 108,870 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 108,868 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 98,900 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2017 98,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 85,739 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,550 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,550 miles

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

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

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

tracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriating

front brakepads appear low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp beam images deteriating

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriating

front brakepads appear low

front tyres wearing on inner edges

headlamp beam images deteriating

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,095 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension gaitors deteriating

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear shock top bolt is a different diameter to the bottom bolt advise replace bolt for correct size and fit high tensile bolt

Fail 17 Jul 2012 78,093 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroded

front and rear suspension gaitors deteriating

front brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 73,020 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 46,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 46,167 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 45,976 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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MJ03 ZYA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ03 ZYA, 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 MJ03 ZYA registered?

MJ03 ZYA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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