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BV53 ZKC

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,651 mi
Last recorded144,651 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 144,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 143,066 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,319 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 138,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG DIRECTION (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 14 Feb 2020 131,369 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,901 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 114,422 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,644 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,906 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 85,906 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 82,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 72,061 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,732 miles

engine light on

Pass 17 Nov 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,595 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 55,595 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,333 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,678 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,372 miles

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

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

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 ZKC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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