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YM52 ABU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

191,908 mi
Last recorded191,908 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 ABU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 191,908 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 189,852 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 189,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 186,886 miles

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))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 186,886 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 183,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 183,801 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 179,008 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 179,006 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 174,373 miles

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))

Fail 21 May 2018 174,373 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2017 168,856 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2016 163,921 miles

EML on

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 May 2016 163,921 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 158,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 151,317 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 151,317 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 142,726 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 142,726 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 132,831 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 130,144 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 126,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 126,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 118,182 miles

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 118,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 112,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,077 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 76,643 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 76,565 miles

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)

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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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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