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CU03 LOF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

218,250 mi
Last recorded218,250 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 LOF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 218,250 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 196,009 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 181,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 169,317 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 153,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 153,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 133,781 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 113,828 miles

REAR NO PLATE DELAMINATING

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 113,828 miles

REAR NO PLATE DELAMINATING

Pass 14 Jun 2008 96,313 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 78,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 60,459 miles

NSF AND OSF TYRES SCRUBBING ON INSIDE EDGE.

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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CU03 LOF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 CU03 LOF, 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 CU03 LOF registered?

CU03 LOF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CU03 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 LOF shows 12 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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