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GP03 PXR

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,954 mi
Last recorded139,954 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 PXR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 139,954 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp securing lug broken

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2026 139,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill / closing panel ( inside wheelarch) (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,132 miles

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 128,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,379 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point distorted and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 123,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point distorted and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 118,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 113,444 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 109,535 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside rear tyre worn on edges but tread not cut as deep

Pass 26 Feb 2019 104,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 104,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch panel and spring top mounting within turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 98,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,945 miles

inner sills rusty

rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,341 miles

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

slit play to o/s/front antiroll bar

Pass 18 Jun 2012 64,802 miles

front brake pads getting low

chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,652 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,936 miles

chip to screen

o/s/r tyre wearing inner egde

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,551 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 33,267 miles

pads look low †n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,684 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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GP03 PXR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GP03 PXR, 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 GP03 PXR registered?

GP03 PXR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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