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LT03 LXV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

130,848 mi
Last recorded130,848 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 130,848 miles

hand brake travel.

head lights need polishing.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 125,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 125,325 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 125,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner tyre close to limit

Fail 1 Mar 2013 115,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r road wheel is steel sper but all all ok

Pass 1 Mar 2013 115,004 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r road wheel is steel sper but all all ok

Pass 24 Nov 2011 103,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 103,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 94,073 miles

DAMAGE TO N/S/F WING

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES

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

SOME TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,037 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 83,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

CHIP IN ZONE A ON 10MM

E.M.L LIGHT STAYING ON

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

observed damage to n/s/f wing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

EML light stays on

engine running hot

off side front tyre close to legal limit ( advise replacement )

off side rear tyre worn on edges

sill covers and under trays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,569 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 65,569 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges and on 1-6

observed damage to n/s/f wing

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,506 miles

see checklist 510173

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,848 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 LXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV registered?

LT03 LXV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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