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SM03 GUK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,910 mi
Last recorded122,910 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 122,910 miles

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))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 122,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 118,054 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,174 miles

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,794 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,158 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 98,158 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,705 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 93,688 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,755 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 80,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 72,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 65,044 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 55,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 55,463 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 45,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 36,649 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 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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What year was SM03 GUK registered?

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

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