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SM52 ZUC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,025 mi
Last recorded194,025 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 ZUC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 194,025 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion and offside rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 173,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 173,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 152,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 152,870 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 5 Nov 2012 131,747 miles

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

exhaust catalyst in poor condition and flange very thin

Pass 14 Nov 2011 112,572 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 112,572 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 75,104 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 75,104 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,290 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 45,540 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 36,995 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 ZUC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM52 ZUC, 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 ZUC registered?

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

Is SM52 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM52 ZUC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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