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VE52 YRV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

180,693 mi
Last recorded180,693 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 YRV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 180,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 175,381 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 175,381 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn rear anti rollbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 169,198 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 169,198 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 159,049 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 159,049 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 150,772 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight PAS fluid leak from rack

Pass 26 May 2017 142,787 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 142,787 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 135,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head lamp aim on its lower limit

Fail 27 May 2016 135,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front head lamp aim on its lower limit

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

Pass 19 May 2015 127,347 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 121,441 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 116,927 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 116,927 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,863 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 109,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 109,191 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 107,324 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly torn.

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 107,324 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly torn.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 88,944 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2009 75,689 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 64,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 37,362 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 YRV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 YRV, 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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VE52 YRV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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