MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,850 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust hanger broken off
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear wiper torn
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexis (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Rear wiper torn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
O\S\F brake disc inner face scored
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
middle exhaust catalytic convertor rear flange thin
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges
signs of knocking noise from suspension on road test[unable to identify]
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
middle exhaust catalytic convertor rear flange thin
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges
nearside front side light dim
rear wiper blade excessivly worn
signs of knocking noise from suspension on road test[unable to identify]
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
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)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
complete exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
handbrake travel getting high
unable to see nearside and offside sills [under plastic covers]
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW03 GVF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SW03 GVF, 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 SW03 GVF registered?
SW03 GVF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2003.
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