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GF03 UVY

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,365 mi
Last recorded163,365 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 UVY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 163,365 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 163,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 160,216 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 154,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 146,178 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 138,863 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 128,017 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 119,322 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 110,914 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 110,906 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front brake discs slighty corroded on inner sides

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,204 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,636 miles

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

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

rear cross member mounting bushes worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 34,207 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 16,145 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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GF03 UVY 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 86.7%.

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 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 GF03 UVY, 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 GF03 UVY registered?

GF03 UVY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is GF03 UVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 UVY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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