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OY03 DFE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 DFE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 107,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,789 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,580 miles

engine mil light comes on and off

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 92,997 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 92,981 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,382 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 87,065 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,282 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general surface corrosion to suspension and steering components

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,282 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,955 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general surface corrosion to under body and suspension components

Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 82,473 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 80,576 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 78,944 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 77,183 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 75,084 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 72,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 69,049 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 66,884 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 66,864 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 42,627 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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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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