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DY52 ZDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,939 mi
Last recorded135,939 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ZDV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 135,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 129,141 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 122,664 miles

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

Front brake disks corroded

engine management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,651 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,713 miles

rear tyres have cracks in side walls.

Pass 1 May 2012 94,731 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,511 miles

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

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and outer wall damaged/scrubbed

Nearside rear view mirror damaged/broken

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,511 miles

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

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and outer wall damaged/scrubbed

Nearside rear view mirror damaged/broken

Pass 27 Mar 2010 77,608 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall minor cracks

Pass 19 Feb 2009 73,638 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 64,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,247 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 57,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 56,118 miles

ADVISE - CHECK BRAKES FOR WEAR.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 50,031 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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DY52 ZDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY52 ZDV, 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 DY52 ZDV registered?

DY52 ZDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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The MOT history for DY52 ZDV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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