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OE53 JYD

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE53 JYD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 112,836 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 109,381 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim edge dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside Trailing arm bushes cracking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,630 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner quarter panel corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,629 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from the top of the radiator

nearside rear inner quarter panel area's corroding / outside of a prescribed area

oil leak from rear diff area's

Fail 6 Oct 2022 104,604 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area's hole within a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from the top of the radiator

nearside rear inner quarter panel area's corroding / outside of a prescribed area

oil leak from rear diff area's

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases third cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel is high

Fail 27 Sep 2021 102,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases third cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective weathering (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes cracking & perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

hand brake travel is high

Pass 18 Sep 2020 98,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front / centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer shoulder / cuts to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer wheel rim is dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 94,374 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both outer head lamp lenses are weathering (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is heavily worn inner shoulder / screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod outer bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel is high

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,587 miles

Offside Front tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

nearside head lamp lens is damaged

rear diff has oil residue

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,863 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f headlight has crack

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,768 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2015 85,768 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2014 82,669 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking in treads/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

general rusting on underside of vehicle/rear silencer skins rusting/offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,870 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear silencer skins rusting/nearside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 12 Feb 2011 61,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 16 Jan 2010 53,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

engine management light on

o/s/rear wheel flat

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,149 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,796 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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OE53 JYD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 OE53 JYD, 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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OE53 JYD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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