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WV52 JSY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,620 mi
Last recorded90,620 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JSY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,620 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,687 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,876 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 72,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 67,827 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 61,708 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,990 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 46,196 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 46,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,040 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 26 Jan 2006 29,899 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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WV52 JSY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WV52 JSY, 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 WV52 JSY registered?

WV52 JSY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is WV52 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 JSY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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