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NJ03 ZDP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,998 mi
Last recorded58,998 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 ZDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 58,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2025 54,853 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 51,434 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 51,432 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 48,300 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 43,173 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 42,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 40,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 39,060 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 37,186 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outter edge starting to wear

back box exhaust corroded slight blow

Pass 30 Mar 2017 35,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outter edge worn

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 33,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,957 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,029 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 27,625 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 26,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,780 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,269 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,853 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 10,256 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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NJ03 ZDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NJ03 ZDP, 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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NJ03 ZDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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