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GN03 LHJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,797 mi
Last recorded108,797 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 108,797 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 102,644 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,539 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 94,539 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 86,053 miles

rear brake pads are 2 3rds worn

unable to test both rear outer seat belts due to child seats being installed

Fail 1 May 2012 86,000 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads are 2 3rds worn

unable to test both rear outer seat belts due to child seats being installed

Pass 16 Apr 2011 78,470 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front suspension drop links have play in them

both rear brakes are binding slightly

unable to test both rear outer seat belts due to child seats being installed

Pass 4 May 2010 68,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres worn on edges

engine light on

Fail 17 Apr 2009 57,937 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front & rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,937 miles

front & rear brake pads approx 3/4 worn

rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,719 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,512 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,744 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LHJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GN03 LHJ, 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 LHJ registered?

GN03 LHJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is GN03 LHJ safe to buy?

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