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RF52 YAY

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,564 mi
Last recorded105,564 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 YAY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,211 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,225 miles

Both front wheels have a slight bind

General corrosion over vehicle

Items removed from drivers view

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 95,876 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,157 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,157 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,483 miles

Offside Front 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 27 Apr 2012 86,297 miles

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 11 Jan 2012 85,958 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,874 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 76,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,675 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,466 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 52,319 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 43,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 32,731 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 YAY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY registered?

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

Is RF52 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 YAY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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