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DV52 LJY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,550 mi
Last recorded120,550 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LJY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2018 120,550 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 116,050 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,439 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 112,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 107,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,117 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 97,092 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,207 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 82,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 74,719 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 67,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 59,261 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,643 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,828 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 33,115 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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DV52 LJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DV52 LJY, 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 DV52 LJY registered?

DV52 LJY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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