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LG03 KGE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,649 mi
Last recorded185,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 KGE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 185,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 179,880 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 176,155 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 174,261 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 174,261 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 171,306 miles

Front Wipers smear slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 159,619 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 141,955 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres are perished

front brake discs are corroded/lipped

front brake pads getting low (inside pad)

o/s/f cv boot perished

signs of oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,002 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 95,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 71,533 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Feb 2011 66,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 59,402 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 59,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,873 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 50,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,238 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 33,988 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,270 miles

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

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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LG03 KGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LG03 KGE, 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 LG03 KGE registered?

LG03 KGE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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