MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shocks covered in MUD!! (5.3.2 (b))
slight corrosion under vehicle
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four shocks covered in MUD!! (5.3.2 (b))
slight corrosion under vehicle
headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
exhaust heat shield loose
vehicle underside corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front roll bar link arm partly sheared/gaiters perished
offside front roll bar link arm gaiters perished
windscreen blades split but clearing screen
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front roll bar link arm partly sheared/gaiters perished
offside front roll bar link arm gaiters perished
windscreen blades split but clearing screen
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine management light on
Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer corrodeing
strong advisory that all four tyre valves are perishing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
nearside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust silencer corrodeing
strong advisory that all four tyre valves are perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
strong advisory that the nearside front brake disc is scored (advise replacement)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres perishing
nearside front inner brake pad starting to wear thin
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
very strong advisory that the front brake discs are well worn and corroded on inner surfaces
very strong advisory that the front brake pads are worn to limit ((advise replacement asap )
advise front discs lipped
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
advise front discs lipped
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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OE52 NYN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OE52 NYN, 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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OE52 NYN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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