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OW52 DYP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,908 mi
Last recorded183,908 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 DYP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 183,908 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 183,908 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,927 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 155,713 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 135,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,105 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 129,094 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 123,590 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 122,855 miles

front tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 20 Jan 2014 117,844 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 117,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,131 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 102,022 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,502 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 73,566 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,918 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,169 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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OW52 DYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OW52 DYP, 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 OW52 DYP registered?

OW52 DYP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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