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LS52 MZT

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,479 mi
Last recorded113,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 MZT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 113,479 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 113,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 108,623 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system very corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2015 103,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,031 miles

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

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,096 miles

Engine managment lamp on dash

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 99,095 miles

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

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

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

Engine managment lamp on dash

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,163 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on its edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 91,286 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system in poor condition

offside headlamp washer assembly missing from front bumper

Pass 20 Jun 2011 85,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust hanger bracket broken off

exhaust in poor condition

offside headlamp washer housing missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2011 85,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust hanger bracket broken off

exhaust in poor condition

offside headlamp washer housing missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,428 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside headlampwasher housing missing

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,731 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

offside headlamp washer assembly housing missing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 70,730 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust front flange and bolts corroded

exhaust rear section corroded

offside headlamp washer assembly housing missing

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,333 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 61,333 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 23 Jun 2007 51,250 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 37,596 miles

front brake discs worn

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

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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LS52 MZT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS52 MZT, 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 LS52 MZT registered?

LS52 MZT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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