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OE03 NDY

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,180 mi
Last recorded131,180 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 NDY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 131,180 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 127,195 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front d-bushes worn advise replacements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 123,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti role bar d bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 123,674 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti role bar d bushes worn but not excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 120,696 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bottom arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both n/s and o/s advise replacements (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 May 2022 116,297 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front d bushes have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres starting to crack on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 111,413 miles

mark in screen

slight play in offside rear anti roll link

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 107,525 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,612 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front plastic lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,382 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 91,801 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 91,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 87,050 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 82,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,194 miles

Front tyres are worn on inner edge.

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

Rear exhaust mount is broken but exhaust is adaquately supported.

Rear tyres are cracking & perishing within tread.

Pass 14 May 2013 70,140 miles

Front brake pads are over half worn.

Pass 8 May 2012 63,931 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,480 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 50,129 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 43,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 37,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,083 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,030 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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OE03 NDY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OE03 NDY, 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 OE03 NDY registered?

OE03 NDY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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