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MT52 CFL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,135 mi
Last recorded132,135 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT52 CFL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 132,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,701 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 112,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 105,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 87,764 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2011 79,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 72,154 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low. 2.4mm

n/s/r suspension arm front bush starting to split.

o/s/f tyre close to limit.

Fail 28 Sep 2010 72,154 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre getting low. 2.4mm

n/s/r suspension arm front bush starting to split.

o/s/f tyre close to limit.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,942 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2009 57,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,012 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 31,330 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,850 miles

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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MT52 CFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MT52 CFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT52 CFL registered?

MT52 CFL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 January 2003.

Is MT52 CFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT52 CFL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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