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SN52 UJJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,072 mi
Last recorded142,072 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 UJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 142,072 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 132,083 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 132,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 132,069 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 132,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 132,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 front to rear at joining block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 May 2014 126,655 miles

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

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

offside rear sill repair heavily undersealed

Fail 7 May 2014 126,571 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 123,020 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 117,971 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 114,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,164 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 110,152 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 105,474 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 105,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 88,332 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,152 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 47,977 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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SN52 UJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN52 UJJ, 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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SN52 UJJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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