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BD03 GVV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,775 mi
Last recorded134,775 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GVV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 134,775 miles

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

v/slight play n/s rack

Fail 18 May 2011 134,775 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

v/slight play n/s rack

Pass 19 May 2010 115,634 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 115,634 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 96,554 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 96,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 80,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,676 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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BD03 GVV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD03 GVV, 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 BD03 GVV registered?

BD03 GVV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BD03 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 GVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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