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HK52 PYL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

153,145 mi
Last recorded153,145 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 PYL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 153,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil DAMP WITH OIL (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/FRONT AND O/S/REAR TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 138,091 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 124,157 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 124,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamp 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamp 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamp 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dulling (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing date stamp 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 116,695 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,780 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre slight miss shape on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2019 114,677 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,648 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 110,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,764 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 105,786 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,511 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 99,318 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 93,612 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing and slight miss shape on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2011 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 77,088 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 77,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 67,937 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 58,700 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 58,700 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 48,062 miles

Both number plates slightly discoloured

Plastic covers fitted to both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 25 May 2006 36,698 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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 PYL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PYL, 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 PYL registered?

HK52 PYL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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The MOT history for HK52 PYL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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