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GP03 PYB

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 PYB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 156,716 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joining block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 151,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 151,458 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by joiner block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 147,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 142,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 137,270 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 132,083 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing through (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens crazed but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens crazed but beam pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 126,536 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 117,177 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 101,102 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,085 miles

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

osf wiper blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,455 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 81,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,580 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,716 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,981 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 42,900 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 42,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,256 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 30,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,025 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,962 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 PYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 PYB, 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 GP03 PYB registered?

GP03 PYB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 July 2003.

Is GP03 PYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 PYB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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