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SJ03 ORL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,864 mi
Last recorded100,864 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 100,864 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Slight Corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2023 100,864 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Slight Corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,027 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both b pillars (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 99,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both b pillars (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 97,155 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 89,639 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,541 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,905 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 82,905 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 79,302 miles

exhaust hangers corroding heavily

Fail 18 Mar 2016 79,302 miles

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

exhaust hangers corroding heavily

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,291 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,141 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 62,981 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 59,608 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2011 54,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,842 miles

front brake pads low both sides

Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,878 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,949 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 14,287 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 ORL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORL, 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 ORL registered?

SJ03 ORL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is SJ03 ORL safe to buy?

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