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NA52 FDF

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,518 mi
Last recorded91,518 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA52 FDF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 91,518 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2017 91,508 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe from out of body (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from out of body (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both rear front diff mounts rubber bushes excessively worn

both rear tyres cracked perished and getting low

drivers window inop

exhaust back box poor condition

heavy corrosion throughout under side of vehicle

slight sponginess to brake pedal

slight sponginess to brake pedal

travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front lower brace/ member corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in it

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,654 miles

Centre Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened support brace (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush leaking fluid (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Under side of body and suspension components signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,266 miles

Brake test carried out in wet conditions.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 66,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake test carried out in wet conditions.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,081 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,035 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 54,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,884 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 46,884 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,179 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,993 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 7 Dec 2007 36,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,007 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 26,288 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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NA52 FDF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NA52 FDF, 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 NA52 FDF registered?

NA52 FDF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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