MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play bush worn/perished. (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components, prescribed areas, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, outer view obscured by trim. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, outer view obscured by trim. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner arches next to sills, customer to monitor. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding components, prescribed areas, (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing wear and or perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH; trailing arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
general corrosion of vehicle's under side and its components
vehicle's underside excessively dirty at time of test
general underbody corrosion
under trays fitted
Advancing corrosion to n/s/f macpherson strut casing
All tyres underinflated (had less than 20psi) Adjusted!
Chip o/s windscreen close to limits
Evidence of corrosion to rear sill seams, plastic covers preventing full examination
General corrosion to all brake calipers
General corrosion to suspension subframes and all assotiated components
General deterioration to front and rear suspension bushes
Some service wear and light scoring to all brake discs
Underside dirty, close to testable limits
Wipers poor
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advancing corrosion to n/s/f macpherson strut casing
All tyres underinflated (had less than 20psi) Adjusted!
Chip o/s windscreen close to limits
Evidence of corrosion to rear sill seams, plastic covers preventing full examination
General corrosion to all brake calipers
General corrosion to suspension subframes and all assotiated components
General deterioration to front and rear suspension bushes
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Some service wear and light scoring to all brake discs
Underside dirty, close to testable limits
Wipers poor
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chip in screen
rear diff support beam bushes deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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SM03 GUK 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 GUK, 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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SM03 GUK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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