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P28 JNU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,965 mi
Last recorded137,965 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 JNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 137,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 137,824 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits aprox' 0.500% at 2600 rpm....(1990cc cat ) (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub type.... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working dip beam comes on ?????? (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub type.... (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced very dull.... (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not staying seated in strut cup........ (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail very chafed.... (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn.... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (over sub frame....) (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside.... ()

Windscreen damage centre area....

Pass 25 Oct 2018 132,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 130,521 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 118,988 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 118,970 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,093 miles

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

o/s track end dust cover damaged

slight play ball joint

Fail 16 Oct 2014 112,725 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

os track rod cover damaged, slight play in ball joints

Pass 8 Jul 2013 105,404 miles

brake pipes corroded--cv boots grease visible- balljoints rubber bots split-shockers damp-d bushes slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2012 103,810 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 99,873 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 99,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 94,389 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2009 87,380 miles

n/s/f brake hose loose

o/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter spit

rear brakes binding (slight)

small split in n/s/r tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Mar 2008 83,315 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 83,315 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 76,233 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 75,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

exhaust has a over sizad gasket and moves on bolts

Pass 16 Mar 2006 69,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 69,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P28 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P28 JNU, 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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P28 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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