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DN52 YDO

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,864 mi
Last recorded116,864 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YDO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,864 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 107,395 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,395 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 98,925 miles

air bag light on

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2012 90,456 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 83,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,467 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 52,521 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 25,641 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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DN52 YDO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 DN52 YDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN52 YDO registered?

DN52 YDO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is DN52 YDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN52 YDO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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