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SM03 GUJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

189,073 mi
Last recorded189,073 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 GUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 189,073 miles

vehicle undersealed sill areas

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 175,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at floor join (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 167,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 159,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes at rear joining block corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 159,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 4 pipes at rear joining block corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 154,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 150,164 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 150,164 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 141,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 130,691 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 130,691 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,671 miles

Exhaust has a mounting which does not support the system

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 109,671 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a mounting which does not support the system

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 85,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,514 miles

near side front tyre on 2.5mm

off side front tyre on 2mm

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 18 Sep 2008 55,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 27,222 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,804 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 21,506 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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SM03 GUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM03 GUJ, 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 SM03 GUJ registered?

SM03 GUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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