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VN52 FGP

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FGP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 133,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 124,797 miles

Check engine light on.

Front anti-roll bar link arm covers poor condition.

Fail 6 Nov 2015 124,797 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Check engine light on.

Front anti-roll bar link arm covers poor condition.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,571 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 102,468 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 92,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,571 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 68,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,152 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,422 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,280 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 30,275 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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VN52 FGP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VN52 FGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN52 FGP registered?

VN52 FGP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is VN52 FGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN52 FGP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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