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NL03 JNU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,894 mi
Last recorded107,894 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 JNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 107,894 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 107,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,716 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed at rear (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 89,219 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 87,237 miles

rear exhaust section slghtly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 79,221 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 78,875 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,508 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,783 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 33,677 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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NL03 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 NL03 JNU, 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 NL03 JNU registered?

NL03 JNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is NL03 JNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 JNU 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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