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GX53 AKY

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,853 mi
Last recorded117,853 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 AKY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,853 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 110,144 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 82,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,417 miles

All brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2016 54,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,415 miles

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

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

engine under tray adrift and loose

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,864 miles

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

offside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,447 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 33,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 31,417 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,098 miles

brake pedal anti slip device worn on edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,667 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 22,547 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,047 miles

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)

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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GX53 AKY 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 84.2%.

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 GX53 AKY, 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 GX53 AKY registered?

GX53 AKY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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