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BK53 KKC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,988 mi
Last recorded158,988 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 158,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 158,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Already Detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 147,443 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 147,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 140,129 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 140,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,950 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 123,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 102,905 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,023 miles

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

slight wear in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Mar 2011 88,943 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED SLIGHTLY.

L/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

REAR WIPER MECHANISM NOISY.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,905 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 51,903 miles

EXHAUST HEATSHIELD SLIGHTLY LOOSE AT FRONT.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 31,404 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KKC 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 82.4%.

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 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 KKC, 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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BK53 KKC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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