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VK52 VJC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,576 mi
Last recorded142,576 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 VJC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 142,576 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 136,674 miles

Generator drive belt separating.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator damp at top.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 136,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Generator drive belt separating.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and deteriorating. (5.2.3 (e))

Radiator damp at top.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 127,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm front bush deteriorating.

Fail 8 Apr 2019 126,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm front bush deteriorating.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 118,031 miles

OSR arm bush is deteriorating

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating.

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,630 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,085 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,489 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,333 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2010 54,172 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,876 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 32,488 miles

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

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

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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VK52 VJC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VK52 VJC, 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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VK52 VJC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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