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DL03 GVD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,188 mi
Last recorded180,188 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 GVD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 180,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 176,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 176,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 173,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body pipes have coating (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower ball joint locking bolt to short to reach nylock nut

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

covers fitted to sills

Pass 25 Sep 2019 171,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 171,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 169,220 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Sep 2017 165,093 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced near side and off side (1.7.5a)

both front tyres deteriorating

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 8 Oct 2016 160,904 miles

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

eml on

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2015 155,318 miles

childseat fitted restricting full inspection of seatbelt

Fail 25 Sep 2015 155,318 miles

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

childseat fitted restricting full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 143,274 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,092 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 107,585 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 90,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,239 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,228 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,303 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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DL03 GVD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DL03 GVD, 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 DL03 GVD registered?

DL03 GVD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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