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GJ53 TZP

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,942 mi
Last recorded89,942 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 TZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 89,942 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension retaining bolt corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,318 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 83,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 79,964 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 75,810 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,647 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,334 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Offside Front back plate corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

headlamp washers broken off

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 19 Feb 2018 61,166 miles

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

both headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam patterns

Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 56,661 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2016 56,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,031 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,402 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn inner faces

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 48,374 miles

Nearside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Offside wiper blade nearing end of service life.

Rear exhaust silencer front mounting broken.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,644 miles

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

Perishing cracks in offside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 31,125 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,125 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 26,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,601 miles

air bag warning light on

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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GJ53 TZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GJ53 TZP, 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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GJ53 TZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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