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GV53 MTY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,693 mi
Last recorded164,693 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 MTY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 164,693 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2024 164,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,264 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 163,589 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 158,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 152,913 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 147,802 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bot sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2018 147,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat belts can not be tested

Pass 6 Feb 2017 142,257 miles

Engine MLI illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 142,257 miles

Engine MLI illuminated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 135,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 131,036 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front brake discs poor condition

Fail 27 Jan 2015 131,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2014 128,527 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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Fail 29 Jan 2013 123,241 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,004 miles

both registration plates poor condition

engine oil level low

knock in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Jan 2011 108,653 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,460 miles

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2009 95,454 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is rusty

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,821 miles

light corrosion on exhaust system

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,343 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 64,343 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,244 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 43,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs are worn

N/S/F headlamp washer cover is missing

No engine oil shown on dipstick

Rear wiper blade is split

Unable to test wipers due to lack of washer fluid

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 MTY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GV53 MTY, 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 GV53 MTY registered?

GV53 MTY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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