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GN03 LHA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,312 mi
Last recorded120,312 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 118,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 118,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2022 113,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2021 109,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,840 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 215/60r16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on edges

front wipers split

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hanger broken and rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,018 miles

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust at right hand front and tail pipe of rear silencer corroded

Slight leak from left hand rear shock absorber

Small stone chip in lower windscreen

Fail 7 Sep 2017 93,018 miles

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Slight blow from front exhaust at right hand front and tail pipe of rear silencer corroded

Slight leak from left hand rear shock absorber

Small stone chip in lower windscreen

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,440 miles

both pattern poor

front discs worn and pads low

rear discs corroded

slight blow on right hand manifold /turbo

Fail 16 Sep 2016 86,105 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Offside Front tyre edging off

Offside pattern poor

front discs worn and pads low

rear discs corroded

slight blow on right hand manifold /turbo

Pass 25 Sep 2015 80,215 miles

Front brake pads look low

Left hand front tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Possible small blow from exhaust at front

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 80,185 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

Front brake pads look low

Left hand front tyre outer sidewall badly perished

Possible small blow from exhaust at front

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,524 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,847 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 63,907 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 58,462 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,702 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 33,980 miles

all four tyres have cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2008 33,976 miles

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

all four tyres have cuts in sidewall

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 23,566 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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GN03 LHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LHA, 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 GN03 LHA registered?

GN03 LHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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