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PJ03 GHA

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,210 mi
Last recorded82,210 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 GHA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 82,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 82,210 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 79,297 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 75,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,831 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 64,723 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2012 64,723 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 59,086 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 59,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2010 53,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut outside front tyre

engine man light on

Fail 15 May 2010 53,351 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut outside front tyre

engine man light on

Pass 15 May 2009 46,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 46,342 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2008 39,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 32,483 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,790 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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PJ03 GHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ03 GHA, 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 PJ03 GHA registered?

PJ03 GHA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is PJ03 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ03 GHA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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