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GL52 CTE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,071 mi
Last recorded204,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 CTE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 204,071 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 195,219 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 182,383 miles

back box exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre tread on 2mm

o/s headlamp condensated

o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust cover starting to deterioate

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm

slight exhaust blow from turbo downpipe area

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Feb 2014 168,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on rear exhaust box around hanger bracket

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Feb 2013 156,397 miles

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links

Pass 20 Feb 2012 140,075 miles

n/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge not yet exposing ply or cords

n/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/f tyre tread on 2mm and worn on inner edge not yet exposing ply or cords

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2011 123,196 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 104,692 miles

Near side rear tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 22 Jan 2009 87,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 87,684 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 72,316 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 72,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 56,465 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)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,211 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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GL52 CTE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL52 CTE, 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 GL52 CTE registered?

GL52 CTE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is GL52 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL52 CTE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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