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LA03 PPO

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

218,189 mi
Last recorded218,189 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 218,189 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 209,553 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 204,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 198,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 198,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 193,719 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 193,705 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 189,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 185,194 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 179,536 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 176,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 173,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 173,040 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 167,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 139,769 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 117,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 91,009 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 PPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PPO, 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 LA03 PPO registered?

LA03 PPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LA03 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 PPO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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