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GJ03 ENK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,457 mi
Last recorded198,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 ENK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 198,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 198,457 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 161,774 miles

Front screen chipped

nsr and osf shock absorbers have light misting of oil

Pass 21 Jun 2017 133,970 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,882 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 112,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,193 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,105 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 81,482 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 72,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,984 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,542 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,068 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 ENK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GJ03 ENK, 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 ENK registered?

GJ03 ENK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is GJ03 ENK safe to buy?

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