MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pedal rubber pad edge, is worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Underneath of vehicle, in places, rust corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear both (3.6.B.2c)
front / rear suspension corroded
under body rusty patches
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
nearside front tyre edge wearing 205/70r15 95h
nearside headlight washer cover missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management light on
nearside front tyre edge wearing 205/70r15 95h
nearside headlight washer cover missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
front tyres inner edges wearing 205/70r15 95h
Centre exhaust section corroding
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre exhaust section corroding
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake discs corroding
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
N/S/F tyre 3mm
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SW03 MDJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 MDJ, 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 MDJ registered?
SW03 MDJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2003.
Is SW03 MDJ safe to buy?
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