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SJ53 EOE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,949 mi
Last recorded98,949 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 EOE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 98,949 miles

All rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished but not resulting excessive movement

All rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Both rear hub have corrosion

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff brace has surface corrosion

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2017 98,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension arm rubber bushes perished but not resulting excessive movement

All rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

Both rear hub have corrosion

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff brace has surface corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,131 miles

Rear all suspension arms have slight corrosion

Rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 94,131 miles

Rear all suspension arms have slight corrosion

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 88,999 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,465 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,509 miles

front d bushed have very slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,509 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,604 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 65,815 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2010 59,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 49,894 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,497 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,533 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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SJ53 EOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ53 EOE, 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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SJ53 EOE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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