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BG52 ZJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,192 mi
Last recorded140,192 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 ZJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 140,192 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 139,917 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front back plate corroded

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear under body corroded

sill covers fitted

washer switch for rear works fronts

Pass 29 Nov 2018 137,754 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front brake backing plate heavily corroded.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2018 137,754 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front brake backing plate heavily corroded.

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,881 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brakes backing heavily corroded.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak on engine. ()

management warning light on.

Fail 21 Nov 2017 135,877 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front brakes backing heavily corroded.

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak on engine. ()

management warning light on.

Pass 23 Nov 2016 131,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 131,465 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner wing in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to inner wing in front of rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,111 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 127,111 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 122,888 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 122,888 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 118,121 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front sub frame corroded

fuel filler neck and tank straps corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 113,053 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

fuel filler neck corroded

tank straps corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 107,836 miles

(strong advise) front brake discs worn

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2010 101,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2010 101,958 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 94,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 94,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 84,696 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 72,578 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2007 59,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 59,529 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,139 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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BG52 ZJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG52 ZJV, 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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BG52 ZJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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