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BD03 GXT

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 130,106 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front, discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MIL on

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, nearside outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 1 Sep 2022 130,106 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front, discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

MIL on

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front, nearside outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 9 Sep 2021 124,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,124 miles

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

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

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

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

diff mounting front bushes deteriorated

engine fault light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,124 miles

Power steering malfunctioning juddering lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

diff mounting front bushes deteriorated

engine fault light on

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 111,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,898 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 96,114 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 96,114 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 95,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 93,722 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 91,677 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,489 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,679 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,355 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 86,355 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 85,952 miles

slight pitting & rust on front discs

Fail 19 Sep 2009 85,952 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)

slight pitting & rust on front discs

Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,694 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 83,713 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 83,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust heatsheld rattling

Pass 30 May 2006 70,568 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 GXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GXT, 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 GXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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