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DK52 EUN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

192,239 mi
Last recorded192,239 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 EUN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 192,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 190,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside suspension parts rusty

Pass 1 Feb 2022 189,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 184,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 180,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 172,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 162,984 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 162,960 miles

Front Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING CORRODED AND SPLIT (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 153,131 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 153,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TOLIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 130,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 118,597 miles

bracket on exhaust corroded away

Fail 30 Jan 2013 105,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 105,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 94,421 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 83,014 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,295 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,758 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 51,505 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 50,602 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 40,731 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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DK52 EUN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DK52 EUN, 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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DK52 EUN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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