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DU03 OLJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 138,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer plastic outer sill cover fitted not able to check for corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer plastic outer sill cover fitted not able to check for corrosion

engine under tray cover fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2018 132,483 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear differential mount bushes have play

Fail 25 Sep 2018 132,479 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear differential mount bushes have play

Pass 29 Sep 2017 122,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak above steering rack maybe sump? ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 122,730 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread edge

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak above steering rack maybe sump? ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,188 miles

Nearside Front washers not working

Fail 2 Sep 2016 113,188 miles

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

Nearside Front washers not working

Pass 28 Sep 2015 106,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 106,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 98,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,142 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,506 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 77,009 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 77,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 66,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 56,897 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 45,213 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,577 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,304 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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DU03 OLJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU03 OLJ, 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 DU03 OLJ registered?

DU03 OLJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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