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LW03 VYM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,079 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Jul 2021 123,079 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 119,868 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 119,868 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 116,534 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,503 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 112,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 107,558 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of exhaust is corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 107,558 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of exhaust is corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 102,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

beam images are blurred

front exhaust joint to attach to centre pipe badly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded off

slight play in front d bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2016 102,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust joint to attach to centre pipe badly corroded

rear exhaust mount corroded off

slight play in front d bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,311 miles

n/s/f brake is slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,491 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,788 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 76,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,257 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,249 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 56,927 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 49,686 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 49,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,571 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,331 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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LW03 VYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW03 VYM, 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 LW03 VYM registered?

LW03 VYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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