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OU03 ZPT

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

189,740 mi
Last recorded189,740 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZPT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2025 189,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 187,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 183,681 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 183,681 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 179,476 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 179,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle sticking

Pass 16 Nov 2021 177,896 miles

Engine oil leak N/S of engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 177,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread cut to cords (215/60R16) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine oil leak N/S of engine

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 175,451 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 171,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 162,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear near side rear jacking spot has slight damage to the area

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber stating to deteriorate

Fail 3 May 2018 162,555 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brakes metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear near side rear jacking spot has slight damage to the area

Offside Front worn close to the legal limit

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal rubber stating to deteriorate

oil level below min (has now been topted up)

Pass 9 May 2017 146,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 132,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 123,941 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside rear tyre running off on outer edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 123,941 miles

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

nearside rear tyre running off on outer edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 115,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,017 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,640 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 82,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,572 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 67,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 55,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 43,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,166 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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OU03 ZPT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 OU03 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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