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GM03 BSV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,312 mi
Last recorded112,312 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 BSV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 112,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

childs seat in near side rear seat

Fail 5 Aug 2010 112,312 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

childs seat in near side rear seat

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,539 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 72,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,647 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 57,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,427 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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GM03 BSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GM03 BSV, 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 GM03 BSV registered?

GM03 BSV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is GM03 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 BSV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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