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GM03 HND

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

130,213 mi
Last recorded130,213 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 HND
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 130,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 124,887 miles

Handbrake minimal reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,316 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 105,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge plenty of tread left on rest of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 103,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner aprox' 2mm.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (Advise to replace.) (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,140 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 93,949 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 89,555 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 83,276 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,171 miles

Nearside front drop link upper and lower dust cover heavily perished and splitting close to excessive but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside front outer brake disc slightly scored

Offside front drop link dust covers heavily perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side skirt /moulding not secured

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 47,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,706 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,707 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 17,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HND is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GM03 HND, 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 HND registered?

GM03 HND is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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