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OU03 ZWW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,408 mi
Last recorded175,408 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 175,408 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 175,399 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 165,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 165,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 141,674 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 134,141 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 124,712 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Headlight lenses faded

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 15 Oct 2012 124,712 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Headlight lenses faded

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 10 Oct 2011 114,461 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 103,193 miles

Damage to offside rear body - no sharp edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 103,193 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Damage to offside rear body - no sharp edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 93,986 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly faded

offside rear pannel damage

Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 67,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,280 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 ZWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWW, 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 ZWW registered?

OU03 ZWW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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