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BK53 KNY

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,932 mi
Last recorded142,932 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 142,932 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 142,904 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 134,450 miles

slight blow from front and rear exhaust sections

Pass 17 Nov 2017 125,747 miles

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system still secure

screw in o/s/f tyre

slight corrosion to rear brake disc

Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 18 Nov 2016 117,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 106,313 miles

Centre exhaust

Front number plate

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,098 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre out of shape 215/60v16

o/s/r tyre out of shape 215/60v16

Pass 22 Oct 2011 67,656 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,981 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,538 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 34,498 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 KNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KNY, 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 KNY is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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