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OU03 ZVS

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

101,027 mi
Last recorded101,027 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZVS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 101,027 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank insecure strap brocken (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust corrosion on underside

unable to rotate rear wheels freely to check wheel bearings

Pass 19 May 2015 99,017 miles

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

both rear wheels difficult to rotate freely - unable to carry out inspection of rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 14 May 2014 96,819 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 96,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 96,721 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 94,696 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre cracking badly on outside wall

Pass 1 May 2012 91,500 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 91,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 88,580 miles

rear brake backplates rusty

Fail 20 May 2011 88,579 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake backplates rusty

Pass 14 May 2010 84,235 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 79,358 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2008 74,168 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 74,168 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 67,409 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2007 67,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 61,371 miles

frt & rear no plates starting to loose backing,(still readable)

Fail 4 May 2006 61,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both frt shock absorbers knocking,no signs of leaks or wear in any mounts at time of test,noise only apparent when driving car

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 ZVS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 ZVS, 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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What year was OU03 ZVS registered?

OU03 ZVS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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