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LG03 KHF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,926 mi
Last recorded178,926 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 KHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2022 178,926 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 177,878 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 156,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill covered in sealant

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

Oil leak, but not excessive + diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 144,516 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2018 140,636 miles

Under trays fitted limiting under side view

Pass 14 Apr 2017 134,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 132,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 101,639 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroding front of silencer

Fail 8 Jul 2013 101,639 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroding front of silencer

Fail 27 Jul 2012 85,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 75,557 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 64,067 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,157 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,211 miles

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

Offside & nearside front antiroll bar end links have movement inside.

Tyres nearside front 1.6mm nearside rear 2.5mm.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,201 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 40,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,751 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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LG03 KHF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KHF, 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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LG03 KHF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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