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WJ03 OPM

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

67,428 mi
Last recorded67,428 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 OPM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 67,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 67,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 67,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,152 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 65,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 64,180 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 64,180 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,776 miles

Brake anti roll back valve disconnect.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,225 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,840 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,267 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,567 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,292 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 55,282 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,140 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 50,098 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,748 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 41,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 31,894 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,602 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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WJ03 OPM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 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 WJ03 OPM, 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 WJ03 OPM registered?

WJ03 OPM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ03 OPM shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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