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LS03 DDX

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,569 mi
Last recorded171,569 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DDX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 171,569 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WEARING LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 30 Jun 2016 171,566 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WEARING LOW

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2015 162,907 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 162,907 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 151,449 miles

offside rear lamp unit damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2013 135,170 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 135,170 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 120,457 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 120,457 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 103,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 85,611 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on both shoulders

Fail 28 Jun 2010 85,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

off side front tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,702 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 18,104 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 15,674 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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LS03 DDX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS03 DDX, 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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LS03 DDX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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