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SJ03 ORW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,701 mi
Last recorded93,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 93,701 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 90,240 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 83,022 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,019 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,217 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,217 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 65,822 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,977 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,058 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 48,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 42,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,846 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,621 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 23,937 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,353 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 15,520 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,661 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ03 ORW?

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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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