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OE52 NYN

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,195 mi
Last recorded141,195 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 NYN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 141,195 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 141,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 132,063 miles

headlight lenses/pattern deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2019 132,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,451 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,659 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 117,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 115,881 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 115,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 113,982 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2014 111,166 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,422 miles

nearside front anti roll bar drop link slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer corrodeing

strong advisory that all four tyre valves are perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2013 109,422 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,458 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 106,458 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 96,600 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 83,811 miles

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 )

Pass 30 Sep 2009 69,495 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,429 miles

advise front discs lipped

Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

advise front discs lipped

Pass 4 Dec 2007 38,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 38,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,571 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 6,538 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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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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What year was OE52 NYN registered?

OE52 NYN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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