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M12 JDD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,948 mi
Last recorded103,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JDD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 103,948 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat-shield slightly loose

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and area behind wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 95,328 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 95,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,327 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 62,146 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 62,119 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded at ends

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sills corroded

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 60,955 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 59,375 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 59,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,488 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Apr 2016 54,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,309 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,950 miles

offside front and offside rear brake pipes cooroded at ends

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

Pass 27 Apr 2013 47,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,105 miles

n/s/f tyre scuffed on outer edge,inner edges of front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,487 miles

age cracking to rear tyres.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,487 miles

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

age cracking to rear tyres.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 32,441 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,013 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,426 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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M12 JDD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 M12 JDD, 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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M12 JDD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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