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LT03 LXH

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 LXH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 132,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 132,366 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 125,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 125,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 115,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 115,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,489 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2020 93,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 92,775 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 91,295 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 91,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 89,467 miles

Slight bulge on offside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 87,078 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 87,078 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,879 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,957 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,357 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,693 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 67,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,695 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 60,695 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 51,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bodywork has scratch

wiper blade slightly worn offside front

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,038 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,076 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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LT03 LXH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT03 LXH, 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 LT03 LXH registered?

LT03 LXH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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