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RF52 YAW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,623 mi
Last recorded140,623 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 140,623 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 140,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 138,976 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 138,950 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 137,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 134,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 131,098 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 131,045 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipes corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 127,895 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 123,120 miles

Both Rear tyres getting low on tread (2mm)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 118,074 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 111,739 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 105,729 miles

front discs corroded and worn

large stone chip windscreen

rear tyres perished

Fail 10 Jan 2013 105,722 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs corroded and worn

large stone chip windscreen

rear number plate damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,817 miles

front discs worn

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2011 96,031 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 90,552 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 85,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 72,516 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,243 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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RF52 YAW 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 RF52 YAW, 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 RF52 YAW registered?

RF52 YAW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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