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GP53 UBV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,151 mi
Last recorded103,151 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 UBV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2019 103,151 miles

Unable to see front brake pads.

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70/r15-96t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

Unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 98,402 miles

Both front drop link dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Child seats fitted to rear.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/70/r15-96t

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 98,402 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/70/r15-96t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front drop link dust covers starting to deteriorate.

Child seats fitted to rear.

N/S/F tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread. 205/70/r15-96t

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorated but exhaust not insecure.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 93,787 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 90,406 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 85,442 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking by hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Pass 8 Dec 2014 78,035 miles

1 L engine oil added oil level still low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,882 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 63,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 55,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 47,016 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 46,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 29,969 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,805 miles

front brake pads low

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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GP53 UBV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP53 UBV, 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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GP53 UBV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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