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PX52 ULR

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

148,041 mi
Last recorded148,041 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX52 ULR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,041 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 12 Sep 2022 143,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,084 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 140,075 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 134,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,558 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 116,968 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,642 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 94,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 87,716 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,537 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 28 May 2012 76,503 miles

both front discs pitted and scored

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs starting to corrode

slight wear on nearside and offside front anti rollbar link pins

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,591 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 54,144 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,002 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,242 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,569 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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PX52 ULR is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PX52 ULR, 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 PX52 ULR registered?

PX52 ULR is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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