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EF03 LZN

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

245,788 mi
Last recorded245,788 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LZN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 245,788 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 224,740 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES FADED

Pass 1 Jun 2016 203,865 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLLBAR D BUSH'S WORN

BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLLBAR D BUSH'S WORN

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE BECOMING DEVOID OF TREAD

O/S/R DIFFERENTIAL SUPPORT BAR BUSH WORN

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 28 May 2015 180,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front roll bar mounting bushes worn

nsf roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 28 May 2015 180,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front roll bar mounting bushes worn

nsf roll bar link slightly worn

Pass 23 May 2014 156,414 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 133,265 miles

play to front roll bar mounts

slight exhaust blow from engine area

Pass 4 May 2012 109,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 87,269 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 64,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear no plates deterorating

Pass 15 Jul 2009 57,602 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,822 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front and rear number plates starting to discolour.N/S/R tyre worn inner and outer edges.screw in N/S/F Tyre.Rear brake pads seem low.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 31,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,598 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 LZN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LZN, 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 LZN registered?

EF03 LZN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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