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AD53 KKM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,079 mi
Last recorded116,079 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 KKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 116,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,810 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 104,647 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,015 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 102,733 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 98,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid headlamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket hid headlamp fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 94,310 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,181 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 90,953 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING RACK PINION SEAL LEAKING (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2016 86,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing in the edges

near side front tyre punctured on side wall

Pass 14 May 2015 82,070 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 76,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 69,224 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust joints

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bush's

Pass 13 Jun 2012 65,018 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 65,018 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,961 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 58,961 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 26,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,747 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,560 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,411 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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AD53 KKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD53 KKM, 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 AD53 KKM registered?

AD53 KKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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