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EO52 FXW

2003 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,114 mi
Last recorded145,114 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FXW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 145,114 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 143,866 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 141,114 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 141,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust corroded

Front pads appear worn low

Nearside rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 26 Jan 2006 102,054 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 102,054 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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EO52 FXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO52 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of EO52 FXW?

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What year was EO52 FXW registered?

EO52 FXW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is EO52 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 FXW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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