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HK52 YTZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

156,953 mi
Last recorded156,953 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 156,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 151,671 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 145,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 140,062 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 132,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,638 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,865 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 114,865 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 102,594 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 93,976 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,771 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 86,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 80,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,591 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 66,535 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,836 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 55,490 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 38,714 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 YTZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HK52 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

HK52 YTZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is HK52 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 YTZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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