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LB03 EAM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

183,990 mi
Last recorded183,990 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 EAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 183,990 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2018 183,990 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Plastic sill covers present at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2017 173,116 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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Fail 23 Jun 2017 173,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 161,051 miles

Advise plastic covers present at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Headlight poor image

Fail 1 Jul 2016 161,051 miles

Advise plastic covers present at time of test

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

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

Offside Front Headlight poor image

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 147,747 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 147,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 131,526 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,273 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 108,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,041 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,971 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,748 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 56,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,111 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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LB03 EAM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB03 EAM, 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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LB03 EAM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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