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GD03 LPY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,789 mi
Last recorded149,789 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LPY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 149,789 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass damaged (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2 x chips, just under 10mm (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 138,086 miles

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

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

signs of a coolant leak around the area of the radiator

Pass 18 Sep 2013 128,657 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 128,657 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 121,239 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 121,239 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 112,592 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 93,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 73,791 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 46,998 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 30,405 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 30,405 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LPY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

GD03 LPY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is GD03 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 LPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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