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WX53 LNN

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LNN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,154 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 136,740 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 133,073 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms

Fail 29 Mar 2018 133,073 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering arms

Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,907 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,619 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 118,190 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear brake pads extremely close to limit suggest earliest attention

Fail 18 May 2015 118,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

rear brake pads extremely close to limit suggest earliest attention

Pass 1 May 2014 107,738 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 107,738 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Nov 2011 80,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 77,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WX53 LNN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WX53 LNN, 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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WX53 LNN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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