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PA03 OAG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,764 mi
Last recorded104,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 OAG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST LEAKING FROM JOINT DUE TO CORRODED BOLTS / NUTS (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected O/S/F SUBFRAME CORRODED & HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH & SPLIT.

BOTH TRACK ROD END NUTS STARTING TO CORRODE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE & ALL SUSPENSION COMPONETS VERY RUSTY & STARTING TO CORRODE

WHOLE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS VERY CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,036 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 103,039 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,746 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 100,380 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 97,775 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 May 2013 93,725 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 91,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 89,071 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 80,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 69,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 61,792 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 50,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 36,382 miles

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

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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PA03 OAG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PA03 OAG, 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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PA03 OAG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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