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BP53 DKF

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,769 mi
Last recorded166,769 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 166,769 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 163,279 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 159,433 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 151,438 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 151,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 146,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Nov 2019 146,842 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under body corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 135,868 miles

rear exhaust box rusty and hanger bracket detached

Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,732 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear diff mounting rubbers worn

Fail 27 Oct 2016 131,732 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv both front wipers split

adv headlamp lenses deteriorated

clutch pedal rubber split

rear diff mounting rubbers worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,007 miles

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

Fail 2 Nov 2015 125,007 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber worn down on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,426 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low on edges of tread

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on edges of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 112,615 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2012 106,159 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 100,392 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,392 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 92,937 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 92,937 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,564 miles

Plastic covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection of that area

Pass 26 Nov 2008 69,475 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 56,320 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,804 miles

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

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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BP53 DKF 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 76%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BP53 DKF, 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 BP53 DKF registered?

BP53 DKF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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