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SY03 OSN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,099 mi
Last recorded132,099 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 OSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 118,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2023 118,854 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 115,754 miles

Front U frame corroding

Front suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2021 113,522 miles

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Apr 2021 113,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear undersill corroding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension components corroding

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 104,685 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 99,595 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened mount or braket (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 95,988 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both fronts (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,405 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,709 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 72,659 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,101 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 57,795 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,870 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,561 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 28,909 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 OSN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SY03 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

SY03 OSN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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