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RL03 LAM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LAM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 85,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,795 miles

offside head lamp washer missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint due to corrosion, rear box also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70 15 @2mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70 15@2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres 205/70 15 @4mm perished

Fail 13 Feb 2018 83,791 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint due to corrosion, rear box also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70 15 @2mm cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/70 15@2mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres 205/70 15 @4mm perished

mil on dash

offside head lamp washer missing

Pass 9 Feb 2017 78,594 miles

Offside Rear tyre small nick in sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 75,189 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,033 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 74,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,265 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,914 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 56,598 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,510 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 37,118 miles

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

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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RL03 LAM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RL03 LAM, 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 RL03 LAM registered?

RL03 LAM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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