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LV03 VJX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,093 mi
Last recorded106,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VJX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,093 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe has minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top strut mountings are starting to crack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear trailing arm bushes are cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 102,874 miles

Eml light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 102,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 95,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion in offside front shock absorber lower spring cup area

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,718 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,718 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,500 miles

Nearside Rear Inner slight corrosion in wheel arch area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jun 2022 82,500 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Inner slight corrosion in wheel arch area

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2021 75,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 75,172 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 74,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,756 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 66,435 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,771 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 62,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,191 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 51,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 44,588 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,589 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,779 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 31,034 miles

o/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

poor wiper clearing action

Pass 19 May 2008 26,065 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,336 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 17,078 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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LV03 VJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV03 VJX, 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 LV03 VJX registered?

LV03 VJX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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