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BT52 HNO

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,956 mi
Last recorded155,956 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HNO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 155,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 152,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 152,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 149,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,448 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 137,398 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 130,641 miles

n,s rear shocker weak

Pass 6 Mar 2017 124,700 miles

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

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

both rear tyres pearished

rear exhaust bracket weak

Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,276 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,865 miles

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,733 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside droplink

Pass 7 Mar 2012 90,618 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,884 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 6 Mar 2010 73,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 65,393 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,743 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 49,347 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,763 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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BT52 HNO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT52 HNO, 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 BT52 HNO registered?

BT52 HNO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is BT52 HNO safe to buy?

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