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YS52 UZP

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 UZP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 125,444 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 118,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 111,302 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 104,600 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 104,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 102,826 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 102,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,503 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 98,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 96,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 96,035 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,676 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 92,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,614 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 86,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 74,009 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,876 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,547 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,310 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 40,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,206 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 UZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YS52 UZP, 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 UZP registered?

YS52 UZP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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