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BD53 LTK

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,580 mi
Last recorded99,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LTK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 99,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 99,574 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 91,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion throughout under body and chassis's

Fail 15 Sep 2017 91,769 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U clamp (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement U clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion throughout under body and chassis's

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,467 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all around front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 81,248 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted, Not Allowing Full Examination OF Seat Belt

Fail 15 Oct 2015 81,248 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted, Not Allowing Full Examination OF Seat Belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,240 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 62,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 60,355 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,427 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 50,672 miles

w/wash bottle frozen

Fail 11 Jan 2010 50,671 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

w/wash bottle frozen

Pass 16 Jan 2009 46,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 41,551 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,235 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 35,195 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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BD53 LTK 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 68.4%.

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 BD53 LTK, 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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BD53 LTK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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