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OU03 ZXJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,956 mi
Last recorded128,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 128,956 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 122,795 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2011 122,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,315 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 108,303 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 83,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 55,046 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 ZXJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

OU03 ZXJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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The MOT history for OU03 ZXJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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