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SW03 SXL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 SXL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 130,168 miles

rear brake readings just within limit- exaust slight leak- exaust corroded- hand brake slight travel-

structure corroded- inner backing sills corroded- front and rear discs wearing thin and corroded- brake pads wearing low- rear tyres just on limit- rear anti roll bar links slight play-

Fail 29 Dec 2020 130,168 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner backin sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear brake readings just within limit- exaust slight leak- exaust corroded- hand brake slight travel-

structure corroded- inner backing sills corroded- front and rear discs wearing thin and corroded- brake pads wearing low- rear tyres just on limit- rear anti roll bar links slight play-

Pass 27 Jun 2019 125,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 125,070 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp cloudy and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp cloudy and no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning juddering during lock to lock check (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 117,296 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 104,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear diff carrier bushes deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2017 104,848 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear diff carrier bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2016 99,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 99,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing uneven (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,230 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 94,230 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,511 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,914 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 73,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 69,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 62,816 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,230 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 41,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 May 2007 41,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 Dec 2006 41,252 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW03 SXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SXL, 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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SW03 SXL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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