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NU03 DSZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,344 mi
Last recorded116,344 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 DSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,344 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 116,334 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,326 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,457 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,933 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 92,082 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 92,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 88,592 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 88,592 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads worn

Pass 22 Sep 2011 79,986 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 69,304 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 553,659 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 55,659 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 42,813 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,300 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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NU03 DSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NU03 DSZ, 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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NU03 DSZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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