MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,775 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes through floor (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipe through floor damp ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mains through floor and to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded mains through floor and to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to/from union connector (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded mains to/from union connector (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres worn on edges also slightly cracking
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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ND03 DPX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ND03 DPX, 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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ND03 DPX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2003.
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