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BV53 TKA

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,200 mi
Last recorded140,200 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 140,200 miles

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

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

under sills rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2021 140,199 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under sills rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2020 136,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 136,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 129,010 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,081 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 106,149 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,816 miles

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,816 miles

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

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,348 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 73,871 miles

front and rear pads low

slight play front anti roll bar links

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,307 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,231 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 18 Oct 2010 49,961 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,661 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,385 miles

Brake fluid level just above min

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,082 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,152 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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BV53 TKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV53 TKA, 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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BV53 TKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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