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GN03 LHB

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,780 mi
Last recorded158,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 LHB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 158,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 153,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 148,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 143,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 135,945 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 135,905 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 127,645 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 118,236 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil very low

Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,905 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 90,966 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 90,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,400 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 22 Jun 2012 81,400 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 63,671 miles

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

Offside front brake pad innner shim not fitted correctly.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 55,643 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 47,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,551 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 34,902 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 LHB 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 85%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

GN03 LHB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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