MOT Status
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138,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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o/side front lower arm balljoint has play
all 4 tyres cracking and perrishing
centrebox (exhaust) rusting on joint
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly damaged/frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and scored (3.5.1i)
Offside Front headlamp lens clouding over and reducing the quality of the beam pattern
Offside Front seatbelt has slight fraying
Offside Rear driveshaft oil seal has slight oil seepage
Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation
nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder
offside headlamp aim only just ok outer lens turning opaque
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside headlamp aim only just ok outer lens turning opaque
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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GJ03 EMK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 GJ03 EMK, 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 GJ03 EMK registered?
GJ03 EMK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 March 2003.
Is GJ03 EMK safe to buy?
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