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AG53 KHL

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,684 mi
Last recorded94,684 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 KHL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,684 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow at rear

Pass 24 Sep 2019 83,433 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,862 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 71,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,351 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 68,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,248 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,966 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,471 miles

unable to check rear seat belts as seats folded down.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,595 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 56,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,850 miles

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

Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,351 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,167 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,095 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 20,602 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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AG53 KHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red 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 AG53 KHL, 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 AG53 KHL registered?

AG53 KHL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is AG53 KHL safe to buy?

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