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NJ52 YGU

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,758 mi
Last recorded161,758 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 YGU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2021 161,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 156,105 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 151,730 miles

interior dirty

underside dirty

Pass 14 Dec 2017 146,535 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside washer jet not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on sills, suspension mounts

Fail 14 Dec 2017 146,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside washer jet not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on sills, suspension mounts

Pass 16 Dec 2016 136,574 miles

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

Offside Front front support bracket corroded

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

body/ suspension corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2016 136,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front front support bracket corroded

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body/ suspension corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 126,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 112,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,631 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 82,150 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 70,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,684 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 59,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 52,670 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,285 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,912 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,017 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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NJ52 YGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NJ52 YGU, 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 NJ52 YGU registered?

NJ52 YGU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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