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BV53 ZKE

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,448 mi
Last recorded98,448 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 95,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Washer partially working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Washer partially working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates have corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at connection (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates have corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,504 miles

General corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,557 miles

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system corroded, heavily at joints

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,521 miles

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 84,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,176 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,176 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,998 miles

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

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

rear silencer poor but not blowing

Fail 11 Nov 2015 73,998 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear silencer poor but not blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 40,640 miles

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 9 May 2012 40,640 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 38,428 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,940 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 29,566 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 23,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 18,661 miles

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

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 ZKE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZKE, 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 BV53 ZKE registered?

BV53 ZKE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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