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OU53 HNZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,384 mi
Last recorded107,384 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear upper subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 106,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 105,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,759 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 98,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,820 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,054 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,421 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,105 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,630 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 56,630 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,949 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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OU53 HNZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OU53 HNZ, 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 OU53 HNZ registered?

OU53 HNZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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