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EF52 OBA

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,531 mi
Last recorded114,531 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OBA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,531 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust major leak off gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Rubber d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust heat shield insecure above centre section

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Also baking plate hard against brake discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 107,932 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 107,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 105,575 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 105,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,437 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 93,183 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,947 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,607 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 77,575 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 68,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 59,121 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 53,838 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 49,017 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,830 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,372 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,573 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 32,723 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 29,651 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,814 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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EF52 OBA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EF52 OBA, 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 EF52 OBA registered?

EF52 OBA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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