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GU53 LBE

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,267 mi
Last recorded111,267 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 LBE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 98,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,902 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 80,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 80,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 75,156 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 68,757 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 68,757 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 61,717 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,261 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2011 51,414 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,422 miles

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)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 37,504 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,208 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,354 miles

all pads look low

Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,517 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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GU53 LBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GU53 LBE, 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 GU53 LBE registered?

GU53 LBE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is GU53 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 LBE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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