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BK53 FDP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,212 mi
Last recorded143,212 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 FDP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 143,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 143,070 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 143,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 128,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 118,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 3 Aug 2015 118,640 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,898 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 102,039 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 90,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 73,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,268 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,476 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,035 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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BK53 FDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK53 FDP, 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 BK53 FDP registered?

BK53 FDP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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