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WA03 HHB

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,093 mi
Last recorded166,093 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 166,093 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe around mounting to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mc pherson mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 154,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 138,971 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 138,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 121,822 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 121,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 108,447 miles

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

n/s/f rear-most suspension bush leaking?(fluid filled)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 97,552 miles

l/h/f suspension arm rear-most bush leaking.(fluid filled?)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 97,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

l/h/f suspension arm rear-most bush leaking.(fluid filled?)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 83,778 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,986 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,143 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 50,268 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,794 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,100 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 26,781 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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WA03 HHB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WA03 HHB, 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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WA03 HHB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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