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GD03 LNZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,924 mi
Last recorded154,924 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LNZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 154,924 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 147,244 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear diff offside mounting worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 23 Jul 2014 147,244 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear diff offside mounting worn

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 138,336 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jul 2013 138,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Jul 2012 125,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,082 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread getting low and perishing

exhasut heat sheld loose

front brake disc's worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 101,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 90,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 76,259 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 76,137 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,177 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 65,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 50,956 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 50,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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GD03 LNZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GD03 LNZ, 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 GD03 LNZ registered?

GD03 LNZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is GD03 LNZ safe to buy?

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