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GD53 JRD

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,275 mi
Last recorded102,275 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 JRD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 102,275 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 93,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 84,369 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 78,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,934 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,770 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 63,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,260 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,332 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 55,695 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,560 miles

n/s/f of/s/f of/s/r n/s/r tyres inner and outer tread edges are bald

Fail 15 Sep 2011 49,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f of/s/f of/s/r n/s/r tyres inner and outer tread edges are bald

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,560 miles

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

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

offside front tyre tread inner edge is worn

Fail 1 Oct 2010 43,560 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre tread inner edge is worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,760 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,343 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,434 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,700 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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GD53 JRD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GD53 JRD, 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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GD53 JRD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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