MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch { Rear} (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower belt mount. inner and outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail up to subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to suspension arms rears
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle
Slight play n/s/f steering
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion rear chassis rails
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to rear suspension general
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to both inner sills
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre block pipes to floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion rear chassis rails
Corrosion to rear subframe
Corrosion to rear suspension general
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion to both inner sills
plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of vehicle
Corrosion to both inner sills
Corrosion to chassis rear
Corrosion to front and rear subframes
Corrosion to steel brake pipes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad mon limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Corrosion to both inner sills
Corrosion to chassis rear
Corrosion to front and rear subframes
Corrosion to steel brake pipes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad mon limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake backing plates corroded
Corrosion to coil springs
N/s/r outer brake pad on limit
Slight play n/s/f lower ball joint
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion rear subframe
corrosion rear suspension arms
corrosion to streel brake pipes
rear brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake backing plates corroded
Corrosion to coil springs
N/s/r outer brake pad on limit
Slight play n/s/f lower ball joint
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion rear subframe
corrosion rear suspension arms
corrosion to streel brake pipes
rear brake discs badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
windscreen chipped
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear bumper damaged
EML on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits
Corrosion to front hubs and macpherson struts
Corrosion to rear brake caliper bodies
Exhaust corroded and deteriorated
General corrosion to all metal brake pipes
General corrosion to brake hose ferules and tails
General corrosion to front subframe and components
General corrosion to rear inner sill areas
General corrosion to rear subframe and components
Headlamp patterns poor
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Plastic arch liners and sill covers preventing full examination
Rear axle trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Vaqrious chips on windscreen
Wipers poor
Both rear tyres wearing unevenly and close to limits
Corrosion to front hubs and macpherson struts
Corrosion to rear brake caliper bodies
Exhaust corroded and deteriorated
General corrosion to all metal brake pipes
General corrosion to brake hose ferules and tails
General corrosion to front subframe and components
General corrosion to rear inner sill areas
General corrosion to rear subframe and components
Headlamp patterns poor
Plastic arch liners and sill covers preventing full examination
Rear axle trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Vaqrious chips on windscreen
Wipers poor
Advanced corrosion to front hubs/subframe and components
Advanced corrosion to rear subframe and components
C/o level erratic during test
Clutch pedal pad worn
Front exhaust deteriorated, slight leak at front cat joint
O/s/r tyreworn unevenly and bald on inner edge
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Some corrosion to brake hose ferules
Some corrosion to rear inner sill /floorpan areas
Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and unions
Various small chips on windscreen
Windscreen wipers poor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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YM52 ABU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 YM52 ABU, 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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YM52 ABU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2003.
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