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VE52 YFT

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,402 mi
Last recorded168,402 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 YFT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 168,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and sill covers

Pass 25 Feb 2022 161,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 157,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 152,811 miles

play in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2019 148,045 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin & corroded

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in steering

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 138,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,493 miles

exhaust corroded and rear hanger broken

Fail 4 Aug 2014 121,483 miles

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 corroded and rear hanger broken

Pass 30 Jul 2013 108,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 95,985 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 80,820 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 80,813 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,050 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 36,530 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 29,041 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 22,175 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 YFT is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YFT, 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 YFT registered?

VE52 YFT is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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