MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system insecure Cat Flange Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At Mount To Body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure Clamp Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Spring Platform And Casing (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear at n/s rear connector (1.1.11 (c))
centre exhaust joint badly corroded and suspect slight leak at manifold.
slight poor image on both headlamps and lenses deteriorated.
suspect possibly drag on brakes but unable to turn wheels due to 4x4
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
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SJ03 ORW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?
SJ03 ORW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.
Is SJ03 ORW safe to buy?
The MOT history for SJ03 ORW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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