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BK53 KKM

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,230 mi
Last recorded171,230 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KKM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2025 171,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in tread central ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 166,554 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 161,987 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,580 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 153,716 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad worn (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 150,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 146,494 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Pass 23 Aug 2018 142,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear brake light lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 137,795 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 18 Oct 2016 129,982 miles

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

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

both headlamp glass cloudy

Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,037 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,818 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 90,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 47,314 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 46,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,179 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 KKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KKM, 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 KKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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