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GN03 LFM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LFM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,138 miles

Corrosion in rear and front exhaust sections

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight exhaust leak from rear exhaust

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,042 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 88,023 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,754 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint and rear silencer front mounting heavily corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,100 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 23 Jan 2014 68,641 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,429 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 59,173 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,140 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,890 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,438 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 30,596 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 24,623 miles

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

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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GN03 LFM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GN03 LFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN03 LFM registered?

GN03 LFM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is GN03 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 LFM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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