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VN52 FGZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,943 mi
Last recorded76,943 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 FGZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 76,943 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 71,631 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 71,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,651 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2017 85,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 62,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 62,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 56,851 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,258 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 13 Dec 2010 45,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 40,963 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,093 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,802 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 25,627 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 16,532 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 FGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN52 FGZ, 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 VN52 FGZ registered?

VN52 FGZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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