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YM52 GHX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,421 mi
Last recorded59,421 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 59,248 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,314 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 54,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 50,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 50,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COATED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,889 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 47,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 44,378 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 42,107 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 42,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,185 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 41,185 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,035 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 38,177 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 37,351 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,385 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,888 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 28,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,847 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 25,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 22,651 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,992 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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YM52 GHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM52 GHX, 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 YM52 GHX registered?

YM52 GHX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is YM52 GHX safe to buy?

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