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GJ03 EMK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,447 mi
Last recorded138,447 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 EMK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 138,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,159 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 129,991 miles

o/side front lower arm balljoint has play

Pass 17 Mar 2023 126,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 122,853 miles

all 4 tyres cracking and perrishing

centrebox (exhaust) rusting on joint

Pass 19 Mar 2021 120,369 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,075 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,229 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,227 miles

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 96,280 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on the inner shoulder

Pass 18 Mar 2016 84,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,875 miles

nearside front tyre wearing heavily on the outer shoulder

Fail 20 Mar 2015 71,875 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,293 miles

offside headlamp aim only just ok outer lens turning opaque

Fail 21 Mar 2014 60,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,397 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 48,397 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 44,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 41,135 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,680 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 33,216 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 33,216 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 18,698 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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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.

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