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HK52 PYS

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

165,799 mi
Last recorded165,799 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 165,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 160,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,482 miles

H/LAMPS IN POOR CONDITION

Rear TYRES OVER 10 YRS OLD

Pass 10 Dec 2021 154,414 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 154,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 151,963 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 150,083 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 146,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 143,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 133,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 123,204 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 123,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 110,495 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 98,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,265 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

tail gate does not open.

Pass 29 Dec 2005 54,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 54,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PYS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 HK52 PYS, 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 PYS registered?

HK52 PYS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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