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CB52 NET

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,816 mi
Last recorded238,816 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB52 NET
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 238,816 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 235,513 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 230,551 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe n/s and o/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced of inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2022 225,081 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 217,909 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension and components badly

Fail 22 Nov 2021 217,907 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension and components badly

Pass 2 Dec 2020 212,655 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 212,651 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 206,643 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 206,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 194,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 194,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 179,528 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 179,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 164,481 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 149,364 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 134,256 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 134,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

stone chip in offside windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,497 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,379 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 65,436 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake disc pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2009 58,999 miles

pitting to both front brake discs

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 54,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 35,468 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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CB52 NET is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CB52 NET, 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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CB52 NET is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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