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GN53 KKM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,378 mi
Last recorded122,378 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 122,378 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 117,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 117,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 115,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 110,228 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 108,392 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,453 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 100,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 97,143 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,019 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

end box mount is broken but system is still supported

Fail 18 Dec 2013 84,478 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,478 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 78,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,536 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 66,340 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 66,340 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,651 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 50,443 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 43,605 miles

Both rear tyres nearing min wear marks and starting to perish between the tread

Exhaust system corroided

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 33,953 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 KKM 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 GN53 KKM, 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 KKM registered?

GN53 KKM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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