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PF52 EEZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,157 mi
Last recorded102,157 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 EEZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,250 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,250 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 84,517 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 84,459 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,968 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 74,968 miles

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

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,606 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 62,606 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 59,869 miles

ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 22 Jan 2015 59,867 miles

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

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

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

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

ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 2.5mm.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,883 miles

ferrules corroded on both rear flexible brake hoses.

slight play in both front anti-roll bar bushes.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,146 miles

ferrules corroded on front and rear flexible brake hoses.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at front and rear.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,842 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,840 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,741 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 42,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 37,501 miles

slight oil leak on offside rear axle output seal.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,792 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 27,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,322 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 22,401 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 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EEZ, 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 EEZ registered?

PF52 EEZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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