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AJ52 PXT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,969 mi
Last recorded209,969 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 PXT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 209,969 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general corrosion all underside and suspension components

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

small engine oil leak

suspect noisy wheel bearing only heard during decelerometer brake test

Fail 2 Apr 2019 209,967 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle damaged (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both by connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

engine level low

o/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

small engine oil leak

suspect noisy wheel bearing only heard during decelerometer brake test

Pass 23 Mar 2018 198,147 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by rear connector block (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

corrosion all underside

Fail 20 Mar 2018 198,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by rear connector block (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

corrosion all underside

engine oil level low

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 186,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 186,517 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides mounting (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 175,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

front exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2016 175,555 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides by connector (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has oil leak

front exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 164,710 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,832 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre outer side wall showing slight cracks

rear number plate slightly deteiorated

Pass 21 Mar 2013 144,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres showing slight cracks on outer side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2012 134,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre showing slight cracks on outer side wall

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,822 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 108,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine M.I.L on

Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine M.I.L on

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,447 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,139 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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AJ52 PXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AJ52 PXT, 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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AJ52 PXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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