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NA03 MZT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,767 mi
Last recorded153,767 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 MZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 153,767 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 153,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner /outer sill , floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 150,251 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 150,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 146,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 140,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear sills deteriated

Pass 24 Mar 2017 133,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 122,820 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 114,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 111,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

bonnet not liocking in closed position

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 99,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,512 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2008 71,846 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,455 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 60,098 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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NA03 MZT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NA03 MZT, 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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NA03 MZT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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