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YS52 YMP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,118 mi
Last recorded126,118 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 YMP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 126,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 111,841 miles

Battery loose but secure

Fail 8 Apr 2017 111,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery loose but secure

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,822 miles

Battery loose but secure

Pass 8 May 2015 86,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 86,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 78,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 May 2014 78,915 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,615 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,361 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,361 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 59,007 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,798 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 24,150 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 23,812 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 YMP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

YS52 YMP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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