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LK52 OGM

2003 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,077 mi
Last recorded177,077 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 OGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2023 177,077 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 164,901 miles

Front Front pads & disks close to limit

Pass 17 Nov 2020 158,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 151,597 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 139,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 139,409 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 126,607 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 126,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough clonks when turning (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear drop link has very slight play

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracked and worn close to wear bands

Pass 18 May 2016 110,713 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 103,460 miles

Offside Outer Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 95,887 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 95,887 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,747 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust/support bracket

Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,821 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,573 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 58,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine managementr light on

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 39,669 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 32,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 24,367 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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LK52 OGM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LK52 OGM, 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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LK52 OGM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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