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BV53 ZKN

2003 Subaru Forester

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,881 mi
Last recorded132,881 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,881 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 131,398 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,968 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 27 Jul 2016 121,162 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 110,422 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 105,061 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 97,106 miles

Advise rear wiper rubber splitt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 85,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 74,873 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,130 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 38,892 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 38,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BV53 ZKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZKN, 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 ZKN registered?

BV53 ZKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BV53 ZKN safe to buy?

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