MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,248 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested no reading due to leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
all brake discs badly corroded
front tyres wearing edges slightly
o/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front tyres wearing edges slightly
o/s/f tyre slightly perished/cracked
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust backbox is separating
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GL53 VNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 GL53 VNU, 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 GL53 VNU registered?
GL53 VNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.
Is GL53 VNU safe to buy?
The MOT history for GL53 VNU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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