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RK52 ZYM

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,045 mi
Last recorded142,045 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZYM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 142,045 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all seat buckles stiff and full of dirt

all tyres age cracking

odd frount droplinks fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2016 142,045 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all seat buckles stiff and full of dirt

all tyres age cracking

n/s frount wheel slighty binding

odd frount droplinks fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal slip pad worn on edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 139,415 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake pedal slip pad worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2014 136,984 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 136,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 129,052 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 125,003 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,361 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 103,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 97,085 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 97,585 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,116 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 55,116 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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RK52 ZYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RK52 ZYM, 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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RK52 ZYM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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