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HJ52 ZZV

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 ZZV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 76,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,971 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,694 miles

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

brake fluid slightly low

n/s/f tyre inner and outer walls scrubed

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f wiper split but still clears ok

rear pads getting low-check in 3k

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,562 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,694 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 54,984 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HJ52 ZZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ52 ZZV, 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 HJ52 ZZV registered?

HJ52 ZZV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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