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SJ03 ORU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,800 mi
Last recorded124,800 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 ORU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 124,800 miles

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 119,775 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 119,773 miles

Emissions not tested due to rear exhaust missing (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 108,910 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 97,573 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,573 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 93,717 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 88,700 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,942 miles

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 4 May 2011 73,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 66,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 55,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,438 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,440 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,442 miles

NUMBER PLATE AT REAR SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT STILL LEDGIBLE

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 ORU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SJ03 ORU, 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 ORU registered?

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

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