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WJ52 EJL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,695 mi
Last recorded168,695 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 EJL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2020 168,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 160,941 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 153,700 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 153,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 145,777 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 145,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO CAR@ joiner (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 137,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 130,278 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 119,808 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 119,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 107,598 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 25 May 2012 96,301 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 87,508 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 87,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 7 May 2010 77,995 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,923 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,278 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 51,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 43,680 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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WJ52 EJL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ52 EJL, 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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WJ52 EJL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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