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GJ53 TZX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,736 mi
Last recorded79,736 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,736 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 79,736 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,719 miles

rear exhaust has one broken hanger

Fail 9 Apr 2013 66,719 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust has one broken hanger

Pass 10 Apr 2012 54,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 51,256 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,339 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 48,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,979 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 38,228 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 38,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,878 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,322 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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GJ53 TZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZX, 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 GJ53 TZX registered?

GJ53 TZX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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