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WJ03 OPS

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,352 mi
Last recorded114,352 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 OPS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,352 miles

sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 114,313 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,477 miles

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

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

all rear and front suspension components coroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 112,734 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub-frame o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

general corrosion underside

Pass 29 May 2019 170,651 miles

Although windscreen washers jets are not working there is sufficient liquid from headlamp washers.

Rear shock absorbers have little damping

Pass 31 May 2018 104,768 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2018 104,768 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 99,400 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 99,400 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 96,348 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 90,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,854 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 79,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,619 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,008 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 61,675 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 54,081 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,543 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,364 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,977 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 OPS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OPS, 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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WJ03 OPS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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