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SL03 HWJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,801 mi
Last recorded151,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 151,801 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 151,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 142,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring view of certain testable items

Pass 24 Apr 2017 134,299 miles

Covers fitted to lower engine bay obscuring inspection of possible testable items

Pass 27 Apr 2016 126,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Apr 2016 126,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 6 May 2015 115,872 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2014 105,276 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 94,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 82,700 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 70,933 miles

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

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

slight corrosion both front discs

Fail 29 Apr 2010 62,498 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 62,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 43,806 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 40,090 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,521 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 33,512 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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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SL03 HWJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SL03 HWJ, 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 SL03 HWJ registered?

SL03 HWJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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