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DU03 OLM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,000 mi
Last recorded218,000 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OLM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 218,000 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced on both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Tie rod on both side. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component s.rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 212,805 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side. (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 206,190 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 206,190 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 197,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 187,153 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 174,219 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 174,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 160,788 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 148,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 148,383 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 137,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,459 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 100,772 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 100,772 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 85,313 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,832 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 OLM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DU03 OLM, 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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DU03 OLM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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