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CK52 VJA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

246,658 mi
Last recorded246,658 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 VJA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 246,658 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 234,142 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 234,142 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 220,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 206,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 192,165 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2013 192,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 175,430 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 175,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 158,503 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 158,497 miles

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

rear exaust braket broken but system secure

Pass 8 Apr 2010 142,136 miles

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

advise front number plate

advise movement in n/s rack arm

Pass 8 Apr 2009 119,832 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 9 Apr 2008 103,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 84,653 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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CK52 VJA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK52 VJA, 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 CK52 VJA registered?

CK52 VJA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is CK52 VJA safe to buy?

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