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BP53 KZK

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,237 mi
Last recorded144,237 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,237 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 135,360 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,701 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 128,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 119,473 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 119,467 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 115,482 miles

Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box and pip[e coroded (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front knock on suspension when driven

Rear both rear tyres cracking on tread due to age

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Exhaust noisy rear exhaust box and pip[e coroded (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front knock on suspension when driven

Rear both rear tyres cracking on tread due to age

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,387 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 112,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,494 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all brake pads wearing thin

slight exhaust blow at manifold

Pass 20 May 2014 103,664 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2013 97,922 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 88,796 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 88,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 79,501 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,415 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 46,962 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 46,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,846 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,137 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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BP53 KZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BP53 KZK, 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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BP53 KZK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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