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GJ03 ENP

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

216,660 mi
Last recorded216,660 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 216,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to connecter block x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2025 216,144 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 211,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coming to and from union under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal upper wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 211,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper inner wheel arch around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES (TWO) Coming out of floor to union (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system under floor leading to union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coming from union under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 202,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 202,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower section of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 193,669 miles

both rear shock absorbers slight leaks

centre exhaust section slight leak

nearside front suspension lower ball joint cover boot starting to crack/ perish

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear metal brake pipes/ rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Pass 18 Dec 2020 185,389 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front brakes performances slight imbalance- 24%

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

rear screen washer jet not working

slight oil leak

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Pass 20 Nov 2019 176,989 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to discolour and beam patterns slightly weak

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

both rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

front brake discs starting to wear

front brakes performance slight imbalance-24%

offside rear brake slight binding

rear number plate cracked and starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare wheel/ tyre missing

Pass 28 Feb 2019 164,442 miles

both rear shock absorbers slightly damp

nearside rear antiroll bar link rod slight movement

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2017 148,530 miles

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm/ low on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,524 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm/ low on edges

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,224 miles

front and rear anti roll bars starting to rust

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear number plate starting to discolour

rear of front to rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,467 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 121,149 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 116,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Fail 20 May 2014 116,132 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rear silencer has a broken support hanger

nearside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low

offside front shock absorber has slight lateral play

Fail 29 May 2013 102,178 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 102,178 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 87,637 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 87,637 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 73,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,873 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 25,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ENP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ENP, 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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GJ03 ENP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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