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GF52 GGU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,669 mi
Last recorded118,669 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 GGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 118,669 miles

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp on.

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,783 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 93,065 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 93,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 83,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished

Fail 13 Jan 2022 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all tyres perished

Pass 4 Jan 2021 83,031 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 80,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,092 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 76,021 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 68,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,189 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 64,798 miles

near side front tyre cracking on side wall

offside front and rear tyres cracking on side wall

Pass 12 Feb 2010 62,967 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,713 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 60,963 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 60,954 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

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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GF52 GGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GF52 GGU, 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 GF52 GGU registered?

GF52 GGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is GF52 GGU safe to buy?

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