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CK53 ZDW

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,006 mi
Last recorded115,006 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZDW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 115,006 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin BOTH (3.5.1g)

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

UNDER NEATH MUDDY

Fail 20 Jul 2017 113,834 miles

Emissions not tested no oil in engine (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering belt frayed and slack

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,161 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,161 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,024 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

vehicle has body damage

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,305 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 86,305 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,774 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 68,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 26 Nov 2010 59,310 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 59,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 44,675 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 33,997 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 23,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,524 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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CK53 ZDW is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK53 ZDW, 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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CK53 ZDW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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