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FY53 GGJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,655 mi
Last recorded119,655 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 GGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 119,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2023 111,991 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub frame corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,342 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 110,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 91,878 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 80,898 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 75,618 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,810 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 70,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Both outer lower sills are fitted with plastic covers

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer + silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 59,925 miles

both front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 52,745 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 49,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 18 Aug 2012 46,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 43,673 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,054 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,478 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,609 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,571 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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FY53 GGJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY53 GGJ, 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 FY53 GGJ registered?

FY53 GGJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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