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SA03 LWH

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,480 mi
Last recorded157,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 LWH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,480 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2015 150,217 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 141,827 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 May 2014 141,827 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 131,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 131,551 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jun 2012 119,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 112,743 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 97,309 miles

nearside rear . rear box support bracket almost corroded off .would suggest repair before future damage

Fail 24 May 2010 97,305 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 86,099 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,772 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 58,081 miles

low tread on inside nearside front

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2006 50,203 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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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.

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