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GJ52 LLF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

181,886 mi
Last recorded181,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 LLF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 181,886 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 181,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 178,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 174,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box - drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 166,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 158,874 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 151,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 22 Aug 2019 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND FLAKING

Fail 22 Aug 2019 144,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated WEEPING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER RUSTY AND FLAKING

Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,878 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 124,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 104,356 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 92,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,586 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 72,222 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 62,644 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 62,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 49,901 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,788 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 40,296 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,787 miles

n/s/f wiper blade slightly deterated

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,084 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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GJ52 LLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GJ52 LLF, 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 GJ52 LLF registered?

GJ52 LLF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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