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GY53 SDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,174 mi
Last recorded75,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 SDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 75,174 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 69,577 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 69,577 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,733 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,674 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 39,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 29,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 21,466 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 20,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,405 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 19,861 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,205 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 17,778 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 16,932 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,844 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 13,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,351 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 8,013 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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GY53 SDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 GY53 SDV, 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 GY53 SDV registered?

GY53 SDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is GY53 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY53 SDV 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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