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UCZ 5154

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,718 mi
Last recorded127,718 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCZ 5154
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2021 127,718 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes where they come out if the vehicle at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @ flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within rear suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r subframe badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear chassis legs and rear suspension mounts corroded

exhaust leaking at cat joint

Pass 2 Nov 2020 119,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 112,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside wiper slight smearing

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear where it comes out from the body (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust has temporary repairs and heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2017 90,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 90,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 75,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

POWER STEERING FLUID LOW

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR CAMBER ARMS, BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TOE ARMS, BOTH BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARM, FRONT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 59,540 miles

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

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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UCZ 5154 is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UCZ 5154, 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 UCZ 5154 registered?

UCZ 5154 is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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