MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,591 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch paddle anti slip missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
suspect slight noise from one rear wheel bearing on road brake test.
Battery insecure
both rear brakes noisy in operation
n/s/rear wheel bearing slightly noisy in operation
o/s/rear tyre wearing on edge
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brakes noisy in operation
o/s/rear tyre wearing on edge
squeal from drivebelt on lock
Battery insecure
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
heatshield rattling on exhaust front pipe
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust is corroded
front tyres are wearing on edges
rear trailing arm end bushs are cracking both sides
exhaust is corroded
front tyres are wearing on edges
rear trailing arm end bushs are cracking both sides
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE52 PYJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VE52 PYJ, 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 VE52 PYJ registered?
VE52 PYJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is VE52 PYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE52 PYJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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