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BT52 HOJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,654 mi
Last recorded83,654 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 83,654 miles

front dics corroded on inner face,nail in nearside rear tyre , rearof inner sill showing signs corrsoion.

Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front dics corroded on inner face,nail in nearside rear tyre , rearof inner sill showing signs corrsoion.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,181 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 78,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Clutch pedal rubber splitting

O/s/drivers window inop

rusty fuel pipe connection by tank.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 61,395 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,266 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,859 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 32,194 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 HOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BT52 HOJ, 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 HOJ registered?

BT52 HOJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is BT52 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HOJ shows 9 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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