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DU03 OMH

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

161,799 mi
Last recorded161,799 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 OMH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 161,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 161,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 150,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 142,466 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides. Brake discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 142,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides. Brake discs worn. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,839 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 131,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small engine oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 120,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 102,841 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 110,119 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 91,948 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 91,948 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing,

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 May 2011 82,825 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 72,642 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 62,471 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 51,783 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,882 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 30,817 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,817 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 OMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DU03 OMH, 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 OMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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