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GD03 LPJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,814 mi
Last recorded150,814 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body and components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,161 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 142,161 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 137,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,591 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, but system still supported

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,647 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,900 miles

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 58,980 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 49,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 39,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,467 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 23,243 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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GD03 LPJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD03 LPJ, 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 LPJ registered?

GD03 LPJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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