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FA52 ZBG

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,759 mi
Last recorded157,759 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ZBG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 157,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Side lamp not working

Fail 8 Feb 2019 157,757 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield on exhaust is insecure

Nearside Upper Side lamp not working

Pass 5 Jan 2018 147,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 147,019 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,835 miles

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Headlamp lens starting to discolour

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,835 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

Front wiper blades worn

Headlamp lens starting to discolour

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 125,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 125,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 117,039 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 109,099 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 96,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,716 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front brake pads low , nearside front anti roll bar link worn , movement in steering rack rubbers

Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,443 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 76,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FA52 ZBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FA52 ZBG, 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 FA52 ZBG registered?

FA52 ZBG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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