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SM52 ZTX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,014 mi
Last recorded70,014 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZTX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,014 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,879 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 45,217 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion.

Rear exhaust is corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,090 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Rear brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 36,744 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,676 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 32,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,093 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 26,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 23,778 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,343 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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SM52 ZTX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM52 ZTX, 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 SM52 ZTX registered?

SM52 ZTX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is SM52 ZTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 ZTX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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