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SP03 TZR

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

122,360 mi
Last recorded122,360 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 TZR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 122,360 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 108,006 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 107,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion forming

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,027 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general underbody corrosion forming

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 106,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 105,769 miles

All patch repairs heavily undersealed

All suspension components on vehicle moderately corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill previously repaired and undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Previous patch repairs to: Offside Shock turret, offside inner sill, both sides rear inner wheelarches.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 105,763 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front of inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All suspension components on vehicle moderately corroded.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill previously repaired and undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock turret (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 105,582 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 103,945 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 102,108 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 102,108 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 99,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 99,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,032 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 93,034 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 93,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,464 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 81,725 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 81,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 79,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 67,843 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,374 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 46,978 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,719 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,798 miles

front pads well worn

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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SP03 TZR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SP03 TZR, 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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SP03 TZR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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