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NG03 MDZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,114 mi
Last recorded49,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 MDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,114 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 47,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses all ferrules, (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear, (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished but no cords visible at time of test,

Offside Front brake dragging slightly,

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides, (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted.

vehicle is very corroded underneath but sound at present.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,482 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 46,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,704 miles

Front and rear suspension covered in rust

Offside rear tyre has deep cracks in tread

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 42,735 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

underside of vehicle is very dirty causing suspension/brake components and exposed bodywork to corrode badly.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,567 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 38,402 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)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,125 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Fail 17 Jun 2011 35,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 33,581 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,763 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 26,140 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 22,856 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 22,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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NG03 MDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NG03 MDZ, 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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NG03 MDZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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