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HK53 BNE

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,322 mi
Last recorded73,322 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BNE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,322 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,646 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,998 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 54,988 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,212 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 27,272 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 20,653 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 15,197 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,068 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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HK53 BNE is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HK53 BNE, 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 HK53 BNE registered?

HK53 BNE is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HK53 BNE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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