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DA52 GMV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,337 mi
Last recorded100,337 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GMV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bushs poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper and indicator damaged

hand brake slight travel

Fail 7 Oct 2020 100,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and bushs poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front bumper and indicator damaged

hand brake slight travel

Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,171 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange gasket still has a slight blow, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Has movement in it, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Worn,has movement , (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,974 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 66,134 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 66,134 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,307 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge and started to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge and started to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 58,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox holed/corroded (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge and started to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge and started to crack/perish (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,130 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are just starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,831 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,634 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 50,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,890 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 47,890 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,628 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 40,661 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,434 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 37,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,936 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,166 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,476 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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DA52 GMV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DA52 GMV, 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 DA52 GMV registered?

DA52 GMV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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