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BK53 KKU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,018 mi
Last recorded126,018 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KKU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 126,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,455 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,343 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,343 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,934 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 110,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 101,605 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 100,293 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 100,290 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 98,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 93,121 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 93,121 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 91,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,140 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 84,082 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,955 miles

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

engine check light on

Pass 29 Aug 2013 74,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 69,442 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,169 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 61,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 49,418 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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,233 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 KKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

BK53 KKU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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