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SJ03 ORA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,677 mi
Last recorded106,677 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 ORA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,120 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joining piece on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 94,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill corroded and holed at suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing corroded and holed within 30cm of top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joining piece on floor (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,822 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear @ flex i pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill @ jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,392 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,801 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 67,801 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,251 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,251 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,867 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 61,867 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 58,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,819 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,819 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,875 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 528,773 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs heavily corroded and worn

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 20 Feb 2010 48,609 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 48,609 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,571 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 40,843 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,347 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,323 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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SJ03 ORA 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 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJ03 ORA, 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 SJ03 ORA registered?

SJ03 ORA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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