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YS52 VAD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,358 mi
Last recorded57,358 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 56,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 56,164 miles

General corrosion to underside and suspension parts .

Pass 15 Sep 2021 55,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 55,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 54,518 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 53,354 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 50,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,328 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,419 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 38,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,080 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 27,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 20,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,491 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 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

YS52 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is YS52 VAD safe to buy?

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