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BD03 GXW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,671 mi
Last recorded139,671 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 139,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 139,666 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 132,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 126,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 120,310 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,690 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 107,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 99,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 99,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,012 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 81,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 73,492 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 64,986 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,106 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges and front anti roll bar d bushes worn.

Pass 24 May 2007 41,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,579 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 GXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

BD03 GXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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