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BD03 GVX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,695 mi
Last recorded136,695 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GVX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,695 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 131,130 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 119,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front wipers becoming poor

Fail 24 Feb 2023 119,091 miles

front wipers becoming poor

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 114,298 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,933 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,577 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 108,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,304 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 104,879 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 31 Mar 2016 102,521 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

front brake discs scored, pitted or worn

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 25 Mar 2014 96,972 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 96,972 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 94,276 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing badly inner edge 205/70r15

Fail 6 Mar 2012 91,659 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 91,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,660 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 69,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,712 miles

all tyres low on edges.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 35,148 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 GVX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BD03 GVX, 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 GVX registered?

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

Is BD03 GVX safe to buy?

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