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GV53 MTK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,713 mi
Last recorded53,713 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 53,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 46,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,451 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,402 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 35,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 33,124 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 26,356 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 26,238 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 22,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 20,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 18,683 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 17,194 miles

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

all tyres perished

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Dec 2010 15,751 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,751 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,904 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,426 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 10,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,553 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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GV53 MTK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GV53 MTK, 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 GV53 MTK registered?

GV53 MTK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is GV53 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV53 MTK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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