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WG03 GKK

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 GKK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2022

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,232 miles

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 99,933 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,024 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 88,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at o/s sill (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at o/s sill (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 83,016 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 68,094 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 61,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 53,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 42,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 30,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 25,297 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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WG03 GKK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 WG03 GKK, 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 WG03 GKK registered?

WG03 GKK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is WG03 GKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 GKK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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