MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
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)
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)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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
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)
slight pitting & rust on front discs
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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 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
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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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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What year was BD03 GXT registered?
BD03 GXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2003.
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