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EF03 LZJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,570 mi
Last recorded130,570 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 130,570 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 125,143 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 117,068 miles

exhaust coroded

Pass 12 May 2014 109,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 102,551 miles

slight damage o/s rear tyre tread

Pass 8 May 2012 95,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 95,779 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 87,409 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 79,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 79,945 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 67,480 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,681 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,796 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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EF03 LZJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF03 LZJ, 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 EF03 LZJ registered?

EF03 LZJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is EF03 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 LZJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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