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133,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust at rear. (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hole in O/S/F outer cv boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint boot split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust at rear. (6.1.2 (a))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bushes perished/deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to perish/crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear underside components slighty corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear underside components slighty corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre pressure low and has a screw n the tread
plastic outersill covers and undertrays fitted
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
o/s/f wiper smears slightly
o/s/r tyre pressure low and has a screw n the tread
plastic outersill covers and undertrays fitted
power steering belt slipping
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front headlamp aim on upper limit
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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)
both front headlamp aim on upper limit
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake pads appear low
Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
All tyres appear under inflated
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake pads appear low
Offside & nearside rear hub components heavily corroded
Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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OU03 ZVV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 ZVV, 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 ZVV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 May 2003.
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