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AJ52 GSV

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,677 mi
Last recorded201,677 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 GSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 201,677 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front brake pads getting low

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 7 Sep 2019 189,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 168,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 155,938 miles

tyres poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2017 155,938 miles

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

tyres poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2016 141,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 134,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 129,375 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 122,311 miles

eml light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 121,325 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 114,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 105,798 miles

1.Rear wiper blade split. 2.Front brake discs worn and lipped round edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 93,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate damaged and cracked.

Offside front headlight washer jet missing.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 80,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 70,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 63,026 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 48,335 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 48,270 miles

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

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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AJ52 GSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ52 GSV, 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 AJ52 GSV registered?

AJ52 GSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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