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YS52 HHL

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 HHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 124,471 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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2015 116,523 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 113,124 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 108,080 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 98,569 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 84,855 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,791 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 75,791 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 62,579 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 62,579 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 43,016 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 25,972 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 HHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS52 HHL, 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 HHL registered?

YS52 HHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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