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VE52 RNX

2003 Subaru Forester

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

154,969 mi
Last recorded154,969 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 RNX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 154,969 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor suspension components and front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 154,969 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor suspension components and front sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x4 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 152,354 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 152,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 151,282 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 25 May 2019 144,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 144,910 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 142,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,448 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 133,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 130,058 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 130,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 122,155 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 113,817 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 103,863 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,181 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 75,651 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 65,120 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,105 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,204 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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VE52 RNX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 VE52 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

VE52 RNX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 February 2003.

Is VE52 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE52 RNX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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