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LU03 JPY

2003 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,467 mi
Last recorded115,467 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 JPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link also has play. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower control arm bottom ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 102,570 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 85,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,930 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 67,853 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Sep 2021 67,522 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 49,447 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,995 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 45,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,179 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,659 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,339 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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LU03 JPY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LU03 JPY, 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 LU03 JPY registered?

LU03 JPY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LU03 JPY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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