MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,480 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine management light on
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
engine management light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine management light on
engine management light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
nearside rear . rear box support bracket almost corroded off .would suggest repair before future damage
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
exhaust bracket front of rear box corroded almost off. would suggest weld repair to prevent future damage
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracks in tread no cords or ply showing
low tread on inside nearside front
nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA03 LWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SA03 LWH, 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 SA03 LWH registered?
SA03 LWH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is SA03 LWH safe to buy?
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