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ET52 AYP

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,832 mi
Last recorded183,832 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 AYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 183,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

exhaust blow

Fail 12 Oct 2022 183,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion present underside of vehicle

exhaust blow

Pass 1 Oct 2021 181,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe mounting and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has accident damage on offside front bumper, wing and door

Fail 1 Oct 2021 181,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe mounting and cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet Blocked (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has accident damage on offside front bumper, wing and door

Pass 8 Oct 2020 167,032 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 167,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted bulb (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 158,087 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 148,563 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 148,563 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,761 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 139,157 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 139,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,799 miles

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

brake pedal rubber has wear

engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 115,189 miles

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

engine light on

slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar linkrod

Pass 23 Nov 2012 98,806 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 81,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 76,112 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,486 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 56,662 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 38,691 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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ET52 AYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET52 AYP, 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 ET52 AYP registered?

ET52 AYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 February 2003.

Is ET52 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 AYP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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