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BU03 LSL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,372 mi
Last recorded188,372 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 188,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 188,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 177,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 171,938 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 165,885 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 159,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 152,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 134,331 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 116,176 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 98,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,948 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 55,222 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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BU03 LSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BU03 LSL, 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 BU03 LSL registered?

BU03 LSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is BU03 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 LSL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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