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HK52 PYJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,953 mi
Last recorded155,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 PYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 155,953 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 136,753 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 133,536 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 133,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 131,227 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 131,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 128,451 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 125,973 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,078 miles

Nearside and Offside rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,960 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 113,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 102,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 91,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 83,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,505 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 78,244 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 74,269 miles

slight play in both front drop links.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 61,659 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 61,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,563 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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HK52 PYJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HK52 PYJ, 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 HK52 PYJ registered?

HK52 PYJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HK52 PYJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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