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OU03 ZVV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

133,095 mi
Last recorded133,095 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 ZVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,095 miles

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))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 133,051 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 129,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 125,469 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 121,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 118,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,604 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 111,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 108,377 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 104,807 miles

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,674 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 100,674 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,985 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,848 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 95,848 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 93,527 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,521 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 91,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 91,367 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 88,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads appear low

Play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 14 Sep 2011 88,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 86,528 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 84,501 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,507 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 80,499 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 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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