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YS52 HGN

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,804 mi
Last recorded162,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 HGN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 162,804 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 160,524 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 146,550 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 146,538 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 137,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 129,957 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 12 May 2011 110,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

light oil leak rear diff area

Pass 12 May 2010 94,877 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 94,877 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 79,065 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 58,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 37,978 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 24,013 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 24,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 22,096 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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YS52 HGN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YS52 HGN, 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 YS52 HGN registered?

YS52 HGN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is YS52 HGN safe to buy?

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