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WJ52 UPW

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,656 mi
Last recorded160,656 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UPW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,656 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rears ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 160,656 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center rears ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 151,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 151,558 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 144,902 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 144,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 132,003 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 132,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 121,710 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2016 121,710 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 114,273 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2014 103,257 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front pads 70% worn

Pass 14 May 2014 103,257 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front pads 70% worn

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,826 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 93,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,572 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 86,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,081 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 72,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 May 2009 60,554 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 49,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 48,954 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,324 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 47,324 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,443 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 UPW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UPW, 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 UPW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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