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WP52 YBL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 YBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 111,599 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear brake ddiscs pitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 97,898 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 97,460 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 97,460 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2010 87,369 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,885 miles

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

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

WET TEST

Pass 9 Jan 2008 49,662 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,478 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 20,348 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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WP52 YBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP52 YBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP52 YBL registered?

WP52 YBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 February 2003.

Is WP52 YBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP52 YBL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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