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OW52 DZA

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,074 mi
Last recorded130,074 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 DZA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 130,074 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,743 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 128,743 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,010 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,837 miles

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 11 Nov 2015 104,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Fail 20 Nov 2014 94,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2013 89,493 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

trailer electrical sockets have been disconnected (trailors not drawn)

Fail 10 May 2013 89,486 miles

Nearside Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 83,616 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 May 2011 76,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,629 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 57,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,155 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 DZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZA, 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 DZA registered?

OW52 DZA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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The MOT history for OW52 DZA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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