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M90 JEG

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,836 mi
Last recorded56,836 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM90 JEG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,836 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 56,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers fitted to sills

Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,739 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened welding repair with thick steel plate (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 55,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 55,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,382 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,380 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,696 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,578 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,567 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust holed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r number plate light not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 52,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,111 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 45,476 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 45,465 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,257 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 37,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 34,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,674 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 31,004 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,817 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,016 miles

low tread on the insides of front tyres

Pass 3 Apr 2009 25,450 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 23,303 miles

rear washer not working

Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,583 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,775 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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M90 JEG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 M90 JEG, 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 M90 JEG registered?

M90 JEG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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