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DK53 GGX

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,038 mi
Last recorded188,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 188,038 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2020 184,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 184,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 179,784 miles

Emissions limits just met

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 170,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,795 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 160,481 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 151,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 151,696 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 141,826 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

reae wiper deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2015 141,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

reae wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2014 131,395 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 120,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,185 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,314 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 83,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,812 miles

front discs worn brake pads very low needs to remove wheels to check

Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn brake pads very low needs to remove wheels to check

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,806 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,812 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 GGX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK53 GGX, 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 GGX registered?

DK53 GGX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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