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BK53 KJV

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,162 mi
Last recorded102,162 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KJV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 102,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,097 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,530 miles

brake fluid low

center rear belt in head lining movment around head lining when pulled advise further investagation

exhaust corroded / osr sub frame mount corroded suspension parts corroded

ferols on rear flexys corroded

nsf drop link /worn discs corroded

nsr belt not inspected due to child seat

oil on min mark

Pass 30 May 2012 95,306 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,889 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads will require attention SOON!

Pass 13 May 2010 69,803 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 60,441 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

cannot see brake pads because of caliper design

Pass 11 Jun 2008 50,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 49,977 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 45,231 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 35,579 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 KJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BK53 KJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 KJV registered?

BK53 KJV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BK53 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 KJV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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