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G6 GHF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 GHF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system slightly corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2024 88,035 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,957 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 85,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,309 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 82,964 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 81,096 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 80,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 79,093 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,405 miles

number plates deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,105 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,813 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 73,416 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,816 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside & offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,848 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,139 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 37,103 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 28,999 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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G6 GHF 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 90.9%.

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 G6 GHF, 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 G6 GHF registered?

G6 GHF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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