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PF52 AOH

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,055 mi
Last recorded182,055 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 AOH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 182,055 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 7 Oct 2013 180,747 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2013 137,376 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,333 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 101,002 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 101,002 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 92,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,798 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 86,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 78,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 65,381 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,097 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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PF52 AOH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF52 AOH, 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 PF52 AOH registered?

PF52 AOH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is PF52 AOH safe to buy?

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