MOT Status
ValidMileage
84,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
front tyres wearing inner tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
slight exhaust blow from exhaust centre section
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
slight exhaust blow from exhaust centre section
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DK53 FSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DK53 FSL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DK53 FSL?
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What year was DK53 FSL registered?
DK53 FSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2003.
Is DK53 FSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for DK53 FSL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DK53 FSL have outstanding finance?
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