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BK53 KND

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

175,933 mi
Last recorded175,933 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 175,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 175,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,908 miles

Center exhaust section joint thin/corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 166,052 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 165,967 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 161,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 161,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 157,095 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 157,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 152,799 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 152,799 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,930 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 149,930 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 145,374 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 125,121 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 115,397 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 115,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 105,029 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 93,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 85,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 72,670 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 50,721 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 40,254 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 KND is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KND, 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 KND registered?

BK53 KND is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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