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WM52 LYK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,483 mi
Last recorded141,483 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM52 LYK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 141,483 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear differential bracing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 134,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 134,243 miles

Emissions not tested owing to failure of gas tester (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 127,553 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 127,553 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 119,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,043 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 115,042 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 113,085 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,386 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,612 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,300 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,796 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 78,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,846 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 55,995 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,994 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,081 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,406 miles

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

Some abnormal wear to the outside edge of the tread on the n/s/f tyre.

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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WM52 LYK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WM52 LYK, 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 WM52 LYK registered?

WM52 LYK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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