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NV52 YWY

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,921 mi
Last recorded161,921 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV52 YWY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 161,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 151,953 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2018 151,952 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both head lamps becoming deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2017 143,306 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 135,524 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 127,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear back plates corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 115,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,388 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 83,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,959 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 40,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 27,570 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,692 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,475 miles

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

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)

corrosion on brake discs

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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NV52 YWY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NV52 YWY, 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 NV52 YWY registered?

NV52 YWY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for NV52 YWY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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