MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar links
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
Near side rear tyre worn bald on outer edge
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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