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RE53 GNU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,626 mi
Last recorded100,626 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GNU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 100,626 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,522 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 94,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 81,345 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 74,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,932 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 55,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,856 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,048 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 45,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 40,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,577 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,577 miles

Front brake pads to be checked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 26,974 miles

Both rear tyres below limit on edge

Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,433 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 12 Dec 2006 18,439 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGE 4 WHEEL TRACKING

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 GNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU registered?

RE53 GNU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is RE53 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GNU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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