MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,285 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member corroded and front sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wiper blades perishing
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens kick up stickers fitted, also deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens kick up stickers fitted, also deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged and lens colour deteriorating (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer front mount (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member corroded and front sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Wiper blades perishing
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens kick up stickers fitted, also deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens kick up stickers fitted, also deteriorating (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged and lens colour deteriorating (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Alternator belt perished / worn
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT CROSS MEMBER AND SUB FRAME QUITE HEAVILY CORRODED AT FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust heatshields loose on exhaust system
front brakes binding slightly
rear fog lamp lens colour deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE SPLIT ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear TYRE - STRONGLY ADVISE REEPLACEMENT - SPLITTING IN INSIDE EDGE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear TYRE - STRONGLY ADVISE REEPLACEMENT - SPLITTING IN INSIDE EDGE
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and boot deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and boot deteriorating (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red painted (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
rear tyres perished and have cuts in tread
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear tyres perished and have cuts in tread
Nail in nearside front tyre
tyres underinflated [pumped up]
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
front and rear brakes showing wear and deteriorating
wiper blades deteriorating
front brakes showing wear
tryres under inflated [pumped up]
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside and offside front tyres outer walls have several minor cuts
nearside front and offside rear tyres under inflated [pumped up]
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
offside rear fog light internals deteriorating
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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OE52 YZS is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YZS, 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 YZS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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