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HY52 WMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY52 WMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,888 miles

front brake pads wearing

front tyres wearing

slight wear to front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,833 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,058 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 98,445 miles

some wear to anti roll bar links and mounts

some wear to both front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,720 miles

front grill missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 83,720 miles

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

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

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

front grill missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,026 miles

movement in front anti roll bar links,advise renewing

Pass 22 Jan 2011 64,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust rattle

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 49,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,007 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 34,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 27,449 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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HY52 WMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HY52 WMZ, 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 HY52 WMZ registered?

HY52 WMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is HY52 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY52 WMZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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