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CW52 FZA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,942 mi
Last recorded137,942 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 FZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,942 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer coroded

sill covers fitted

towbar does not seem to be a genuine manufactured towbar

Pass 23 Oct 2013 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inner edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,281 miles

slight surface corosion on tow bar

Fail 22 Oct 2012 111,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight surface corosion on tow bar

Pass 26 Oct 2011 100,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear coil spring weak

tow bar not genuine to ball but secure at time of test.

Fail 26 Oct 2011 100,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear coil spring weak

tow bar not genuine to ball but secure at time of test.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 87,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2010 87,993 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,270 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 47,106 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 42,251 miles

front pads getting low

rear pads low and discs rusty

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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CW52 FZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 CW52 FZA, 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 CW52 FZA registered?

CW52 FZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is CW52 FZA safe to buy?

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