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HT53 CKN

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,760 mi
Last recorded110,760 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 CKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 110,760 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,315 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2018 101,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked/perished

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jan 2017 100,605 miles

Front both tyres starting to perish !

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,930 miles

engine HARSH/bodywork/h/lamp lenses tarnished/f/r susp rusty/

exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/front discs worn

Fail 27 Nov 2015 94,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded b/hose to junc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junc to junc length car below seat (3.6.B.2c)

engine HARSH/bodywork/h/lamp lenses tarnished/f/r susp rusty/

exhaust rusty/tank straps rusty/front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 72,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,475 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,649 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly cracking

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,299 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,739 miles

steel rim on n/s/r

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,297 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 22,056 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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HT53 CKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HT53 CKN, 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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HT53 CKN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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