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GD03 LPV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,595 mi
Last recorded179,595 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 179,595 miles

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

both front headlights are frosted

Pass 23 May 2017 168,929 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at union from inside vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 168,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box in contact with anti roll bar due to impact damage (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated preventing visible pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated preventing visible pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at union from inside vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 158,455 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 158,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking around cat- bit will most likely need from downpipes backwards due to corrosion of rest of system (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted bent (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 150,078 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adaquately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2015 150,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adaquately supported

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 142,096 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 142,096 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 132,635 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 122,571 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 112,702 miles

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

front brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 24 May 2010 98,451 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 83,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,417 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 63,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 44,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,228 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 LPV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LPV, 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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GD03 LPV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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