MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at upper (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner sill along rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at upper (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer inner sill along rear (2.4.A.3)
Rear chassis legs corroded
Both outer sills fully covered
Both rear door steps inner arches corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside beam pattern poor , lens deteriorated
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear centre seat belt lock cover damaged ( chewed )
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear trye slight wear inner edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to body (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear trye slight wear inner edge
engine management light on
plastic sill covers fitted
engine management light on
plastic cover sills fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm fractured drop link fixing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine management light on
plastic cover sills fitted
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills fitted with plastic covers
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills fitted with plastic covers
drivers door check strap insecure
engine management light on
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both rear tyres perished and splitting
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal rubber missing / insecure
Nearside front anti-roll bar drop link slightly worn
Slight leak from centre to rear exhaust joint
Slight wear in Nearside front lower rear suspension arm bush and appears to be leaking oil
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres perished and splitting
Brake pedal rubber worn
Clutch pedal rubber missing / insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front lower rear suspension arm bush slight wear and appears to be leaking oil
Slight leak from centre to rear exhaust section
engine management light on
foot brake pedal anti slip worn
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
engine management light on
foot brake pedal anti slip worn
All 4 section of main front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear junction
Brake pedal rubber worn - starting to split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight wear in Offside front anti-roll bar drop link
Slight wear in both front lower rear suspension arm bushes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
All 4 section of main front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear junction
Brake pedal rubber worn - starting to split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight wear in Offside front anti-roll bar drop link
Slight wear in both front lower rear suspension arm bushes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear crossmember/diff support outer bushes worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front "D" bushes slightly worn
rear crossmember/diff support outer bushes worn
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NG52 UXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 NG52 UXT, 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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NG52 UXT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 January 2003.
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