MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,447 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
engine mil light comes on and off
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General surface corrosion to suspension and steering components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
general surface corrosion to under body and suspension components
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
general surface corrosion to under body and suspension components
wipers smear slightly
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OY03 DFE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OY03 DFE, 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 OY03 DFE registered?
OY03 DFE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2003.
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