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OU03 ZWT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,511 mi
Last recorded150,511 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 150,511 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak DIFF ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 148,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 148,619 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 146,641 miles

front disc pads worn

wipers poor

Pass 6 Jun 2014 144,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearide head light poor

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,254 miles

Both rear trailing arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2012 139,112 miles

All 4 tyres starting to show age and slight age cracks

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate

Slight play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 9 Jun 2011 133,364 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 14 Jun 2010 129,006 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's slightly lipped and pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2010 128,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc's slightly lipped and pitted

Fail 9 Jun 2009 126,134 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,134 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2008 122,650 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 118,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 109,199 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 108,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 107,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZWT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZWT, 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 ZWT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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