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WF52 WVZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,622 mi
Last recorded202,622 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 WVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 202,622 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 202,622 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 187,497 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 187,497 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 171,985 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 158,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 142,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,070 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 126,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,071 miles

both front tyres worn on the the inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,615 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 97,615 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not fully checked as child seat fitted

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2011 94,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Aug 2010 92,425 miles

c.v joint grease around n/s/f brake caliper and wheel (c.v boot looks ok)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,658 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 82,452 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,769 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 55,536 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 55,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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WF52 WVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold 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 WF52 WVZ, 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 WF52 WVZ registered?

WF52 WVZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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