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TCZ 8737

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,964 mi
Last recorded134,964 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCZ 8737
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,964 miles

Both headlamp lenses becoming cloudy

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack around input shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 126,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fluid weaping out around steering rack input shaft

Fail 19 Apr 2018 126,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

fluid weaping out around steering rack input shaft

Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,916 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 109,822 miles

Nearside Rear trye cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2015 103,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 91,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,743 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 70,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,872 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 60,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,107 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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TCZ 8737 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TCZ 8737, 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 TCZ 8737 registered?

TCZ 8737 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is TCZ 8737 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TCZ 8737 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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