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GY52 ERO

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 ERO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,073 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 121,609 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 114,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 114,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 106,062 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,940 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 85,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,070 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 72,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 72,115 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 65,009 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 65,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 49,718 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,317 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 37,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 23,725 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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GY52 ERO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GY52 ERO, 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 GY52 ERO registered?

GY52 ERO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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