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EX53 RKF

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,535 mi
Last recorded81,535 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RKF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 81,535 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2022 81,531 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,116 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 72,652 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 72,647 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,748 miles

Engine cover, Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 53,236 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 48,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases heavily corroded rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

general surface corrosion

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,175 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,175 miles

Advise under trays and sill covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,597 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 27,492 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 27,492 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 23,853 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 23,853 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 19,170 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,637 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 14,060 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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EX53 RKF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EX53 RKF, 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 EX53 RKF registered?

EX53 RKF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is EX53 RKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 RKF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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