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DK53 FSL

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,827 mi
Last recorded84,827 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FSL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 84,827 miles

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 ()

Pass 4 Jul 2024 80,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 74,258 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,811 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,282 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,021 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread

Pass 14 Nov 2019 57,628 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 57,628 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 57,223 miles

slight exhaust blow from exhaust centre section

Fail 31 Oct 2018 57,219 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from exhaust centre section

Pass 14 Nov 2017 55,188 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 55,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,889 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 48,249 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,059 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,055 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 40,389 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 31,816 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,964 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 27,964 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,531 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,392 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,615 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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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.

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What year was DK53 FSL registered?

DK53 FSL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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