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RE53 GKU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,162 mi
Last recorded126,162 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 126,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed cut in webbing - cannot confirm if greater than 2mm but strong advise replacement (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 115,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 113,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 109,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 109,885 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front exhaust joint in poor condition

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 106,343 miles

exhaust weak

Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust weak

Pass 19 Oct 2020 104,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,484 miles

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 x hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 96,531 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 96,529 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,232 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 92,152 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 87,759 miles

rear silencer weak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,925 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 81,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 77,684 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,871 miles

dampness around rear shock absorbers

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,687 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,371 miles

rear no plate worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,397 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,849 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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RE53 GKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE53 GKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE53 GKU registered?

RE53 GKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is RE53 GKU safe to buy?

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