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BD03 GWE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,805 mi
Last recorded133,805 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 133,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe axle corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 133,802 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe axle corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,864 miles

Air bag light on dashboard

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 116,457 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 116,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,235 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 109,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,410 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 99,408 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,069 miles

Nearside Front Wing insecure

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wing insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2018 54,916 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 54,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 52,615 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 47,943 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 42,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 42,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2014 37,345 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 26,656 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 23,573 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre inner worn and cracked

Fail 10 May 2010 23,573 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre inner worn and cracked

Pass 12 May 2009 21,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

entire exhaust is slightly corroded

plastic covers over sill restricting view of sills

Pass 13 May 2008 17,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres in poor condition 2057015

Pass 11 May 2007 13,776 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 3,007 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 GWE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 GWE, 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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BD03 GWE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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