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BD03 GWM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,936 mi
Last recorded125,936 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 125,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 122,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise all three pipes going in to rear junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,584 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 117,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 97,716 miles

Front number damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,716 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Feb 2016 88,796 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,760 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,300 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,278 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,708 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,590 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 47,146 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,146 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 1 Sep 2007 40,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 33,965 miles

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

small cracks in winscreen.

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 GWM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

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

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