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PE03 ZZD

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,305 mi
Last recorded84,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 ZZD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,305 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 83,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 82,690 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 81,229 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 81,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 79,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the inspection of a seat belt

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing the inspection of a seat belt

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,764 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,764 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,215 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,099 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside wipers slightly smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,420 miles

exhaust rear section hanger corroded

stone chip on front screen

Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs corroded

exhaust rear section hanger corroded

nearside and offside wipers smearing

stone chip on front screen

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 37,692 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 33,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,254 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,568 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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PE03 ZZD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PE03 ZZD, 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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PE03 ZZD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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