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TER 820S

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,084 mi
Last recorded153,084 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 820S
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 153,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 145,796 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 138,838 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 138,838 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 132,766 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 132,709 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,146 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,257 miles

Nearside Front head lamp missing top mount, still secure.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack arms rubbing on anti roll bar on full lock

Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,677 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has slight play

Pass 10 Dec 2018 115,521 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,512 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 14 Dec 2016 102,937 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 102,937 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 96,293 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 88,879 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,785 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 61,566 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,763 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,175 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,706 miles

front pads wearing low close to legal limit

non standard exhaust fitted

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt fully due to childseat fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 36,790 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges on legal limit at time of test only

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

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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TER 820S is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 TER 820S, 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 TER 820S registered?

TER 820S is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for TER 820S shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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