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YY03 OJM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,191 mi
Last recorded99,191 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2022 99,191 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,780 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 98,773 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,062 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 88,827 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2017 81,904 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on insides

nearside front tyre nearing legal tread depth

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 29 Sep 2017 81,864 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on insides

nearside front tyre nearing legal tread depth

play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 13 Oct 2016 73,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion on under side of body

Fail 3 Oct 2016 73,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar (2.4.A.3)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 52,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,063 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 44,448 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,924 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,445 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 27,173 miles

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

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

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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YY03 OJM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY03 OJM, 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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YY03 OJM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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