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OE52 YZS

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

88,285 mi
Last recorded88,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 YZS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 86,730 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 84,818 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 84,818 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,564 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,568 miles

exhaust heatshields loose on exhaust system

front brakes binding slightly

rear fog lamp lens colour deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,298 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IDEALLY WANTS REPLACING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 71,873 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,968 miles

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)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,090 miles

Offside Rear TYRE - STRONGLY ADVISE REEPLACEMENT - SPLITTING IN INSIDE EDGE

Fail 9 Nov 2016 67,090 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 67,423 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and boot deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 67,423 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,958 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 62,953 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,259 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyres underinflated [pumped up]

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,365 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,365 miles

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

front and rear brakes showing wear and deteriorating

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,961 miles

front brakes showing wear

tryres under inflated [pumped up]

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,664 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 48,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2006 16,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 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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What year was OE52 YZS registered?

OE52 YZS is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for OE52 YZS shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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