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PCZ 8191

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,504 mi
Last recorded109,504 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 8191
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,504 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 101,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,272 miles

Engine light on.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall. 205/70/r15-96T

O/S/F tyre wearing on tread. 205/70/r15-96T

Fail 17 Dec 2012 97,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine light on.

N/S/F tyre worn on outer side wall. 205/70/r15-96T

O/S/F tyre wearing on tread. 205/70/r15-96T

Pass 16 Dec 2011 91,371 miles

EM light on

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 91,371 miles

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

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

EM light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 86,733 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 86,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,776 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LIGHT ON

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 18 Dec 2008 73,311 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PCZ 8191 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PCZ 8191, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PCZ 8191 registered?

PCZ 8191 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is PCZ 8191 safe to buy?

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