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DA52 CZZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,388 mi
Last recorded160,388 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 CZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 160,388 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 152,377 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 152,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 143,924 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 136,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and coroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 129,971 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 9 Mar 2015 129,971 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust coroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 123,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 123,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 117,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,156 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 107,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,943 miles

both n/s and o/s rear tyres inner wall slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 84,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 72,640 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 61,068 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 49,616 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,973 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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DA52 CZZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA52 CZZ, 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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DA52 CZZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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