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HK53 BMZ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,051 mi
Last recorded171,051 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 171,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 169,973 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 169,943 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 160,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened yellow chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 160,184 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch area corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened yellow chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 148,749 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 148,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 138,449 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four pipes at junction on near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre is devoid of tread but no ply or cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a slight leak of gasses and bracket is detached but system is still adequately supported

Fail 21 Aug 2018 138,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All four pipes at junction on near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of tyre is devoid of tread but no ply or cords are exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a slight leak of gasses and bracket is detached but system is still adequately supported

Pass 9 Oct 2017 128,207 miles

engine light on

rear subframe has corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2017 125,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion in most places underside

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,067 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 112,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 103,932 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 103,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

o s f tyre wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 25 Oct 2012 88,155 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Pass 19 Oct 2011 78,594 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 67,929 miles

o/s/r and n/s/ r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2009 57,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 37,635 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,010 miles

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

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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HK53 BMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HK53 BMZ, 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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HK53 BMZ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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