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LA03 FWU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 FWU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 124,429 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,056 miles

Front Bumper is modified

Fail 5 Jun 2025 115,056 miles

Front Bumper is modified

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 107,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 101,766 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 96,689 miles

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2018 95,999 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 88,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern visible (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 87,798 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 86,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,371 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 84,671 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 82,750 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,660 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 52,534 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,940 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 29,740 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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LA03 FWU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LA03 FWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA03 FWU registered?

LA03 FWU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is LA03 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 FWU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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