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HK53 BNF

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension leg/shock absorber casing badly corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front and nearside rear tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 2 Nov 2017 140,604 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount upper area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 140,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount upper area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 131,528 miles

Nearside Rear Upper heavy surface corrosion to upper arch area near suspension leg area

rear coil springs not matched pair and slight corrosion

tyres are slightly perished and cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2016 131,523 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper heavy surface corrosion to upper arch area near suspension leg area

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded and slight leak at previous repair

engine management light on

front brake pads are worn thin

rear coil springs not matched pair and slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2015 124,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on suspension components and rear brake pipes

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,017 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,876 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust flanges coroded

nearside front tyre worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Oct 2012 99,830 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rusty condtion

Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,215 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,107 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,087 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,087 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,677 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 BNF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BNF, 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 BNF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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