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RO03 LYZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

139,550 mi
Last recorded139,550 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 LYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 139,550 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2025 135,359 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 132,038 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 127,922 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 123,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 123,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 118,472 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 118,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 114,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,823 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2019 109,796 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 102,344 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 92,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 89,128 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 86,480 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 86,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 77,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 69,612 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 63,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,240 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 38,153 miles

wear to edges of front tyres

wear to inside edge of rear tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,456 miles

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

unable to check centre seat belt due to dog cage

Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,305 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,280 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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RO03 LYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 RO03 LYZ, 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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RO03 LYZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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