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GF52 XHZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

193,894 mi
Last recorded193,894 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 XHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 193,894 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 185,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 178,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 171,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 163,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 154,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 145,038 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 125,984 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 116,240 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 62,832 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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GF52 XHZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF52 XHZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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