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GN53 KHH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,440 mi
Last recorded156,440 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 156,440 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 153,831 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 144,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 132,125 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 122,293 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,376 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 108,192 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn

Nearside rear tyre is nearing the 2mm wear bars on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,512 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 97,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 89,325 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Jan 2011 79,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,641 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 64,385 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 64,385 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,629 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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GN53 KHH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GN53 KHH, 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 GN53 KHH registered?

GN53 KHH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is GN53 KHH safe to buy?

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