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BP52 ORU

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ORU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 161,849 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 161,847 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 155,032 miles

front pads low

rear floors and chassis have corosision

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2017 151,653 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 145,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 145,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 131,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 119,869 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 111,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 102,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 90,407 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 28 Apr 2009 79,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 79,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,574 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 66,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,607 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,472 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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BP52 ORU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP52 ORU, 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 BP52 ORU registered?

BP52 ORU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is BP52 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 ORU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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