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SY03 OSD

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

173,624 mi
Last recorded173,624 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 OSD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 173,624 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 165,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 160,899 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 160,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,216 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 138,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,924 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 108,858 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,858 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 94,537 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 94,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 75,587 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 58,293 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,243 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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SY03 OSD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY03 OSD, 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 SY03 OSD registered?

SY03 OSD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is SY03 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 OSD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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