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SP03 TZX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,639 mi
Last recorded72,639 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 TZX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 67,904 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside&nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

low oil level

Fail 19 Nov 2019 67,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn offside&nearside d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside&nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

low oil level

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,159 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 54,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,569 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 54,154 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,231 miles

Exhaust flanges becoming wasted.Inner sills becoming corroded at front.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,231 miles

Exhaust flanges becoming wasted.Inner sills becoming corroded at front.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 52,262 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 50,780 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge/outer wall

Pass 21 Jun 2012 48,269 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,902 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 30,157 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,476 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 19,807 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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SP03 TZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SP03 TZX, 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 SP03 TZX registered?

SP03 TZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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