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OU03 ZPF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,133 mi
Last recorded148,133 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZPF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 148,133 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 148,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 140,529 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 126,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 117,444 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,554 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 100,171 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,655 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 90,655 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,482 miles

Front pipe heatshiels loose and noisy.

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

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

Rear brakes noisy when applied.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front pipe heatshiels loose and noisy.

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

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

Rear brakes noisy when applied.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 79,457 miles

Exhaust system flanges corroded but not leaking gases

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,889 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 52,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,304 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Wiper blade rubbers split on end (Advise Replacement)

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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OU03 ZPF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU03 ZPF, 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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OU03 ZPF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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