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GX03 FKE

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,010 mi
Last recorded164,010 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 FKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 164,010 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 158,609 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 149,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 141,691 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 141,691 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 131,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 131,304 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,416 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both head lamp lenses deteriorated slightly (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,094 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 104,908 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 97,029 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 97,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,397 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,944 miles

Battery insecure.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 75,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,577 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,985 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 44,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 33,378 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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GX03 FKE 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 75%.

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 GX03 FKE, 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 GX03 FKE registered?

GX03 FKE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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