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SY52 KXJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,654 mi
Last recorded128,654 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 KXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,654 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Oct 2015 119,976 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 119,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 116,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 109,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,561 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,606 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 81,604 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 68,178 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r c.v boot insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2009 68,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r c.v boot insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2008 50,452 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 22,833 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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SY52 KXJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY52 KXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY52 KXJ registered?

SY52 KXJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is SY52 KXJ safe to buy?

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