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HK53 TDV

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,689 mi
Last recorded154,689 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 154,689 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded

Front anti roll bar links & bushes worn

Nearside & Offside - Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boots deteriorated, but prevents the ingress of dirt

Pass 4 Apr 2019 149,059 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 139,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 139,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 129,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,648 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 119,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,156 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Feb 2015 108,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Feb 2014 97,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 97,550 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 88,033 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 88,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,088 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 71,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,082 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 65,077 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,644 miles

ALL TYRES WEARING ON EDGES AND O/S/R TYRE WEARING TO LEGAL LIMIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 51,095 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,701 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 TDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TDV, 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 TDV is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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