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DU03 OMG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,692 mi
Last recorded117,692 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 117,692 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive exhaust blowing slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front lamps misty

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,165 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,165 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 102,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,839 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,408 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 74,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 54,668 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 38,253 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 32,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,084 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,340 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 OMG 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 DU03 OMG, 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 OMG registered?

DU03 OMG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is DU03 OMG safe to buy?

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