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DA52 GMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,193 mi
Last recorded137,193 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 GMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 137,193 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 137,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 132,178 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 125,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 117,846 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake efficiency only just passed

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 9 Sep 2015 117,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

hand brake efficiency only just passed

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,345 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 114,345 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 110,213 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 110,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 105,629 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Oct 2011 98,391 miles

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

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot deteriorating

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,733 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 83,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,484 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 59,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,175 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 GMZ 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 78.9%.

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 DA52 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

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

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