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BT52 HRZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

112,395 mi
Last recorded112,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 112,395 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 112,395 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb fitted (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,208 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 105,514 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2016 100,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around oil filter.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,387 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 78,305 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,972 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,596 miles

o/s/f drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2009 54,014 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 54,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,953 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 45,953 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,326 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,596 miles

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

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 HRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HRZ, 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 HRZ registered?

BT52 HRZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is BT52 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HRZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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