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KD53 DYW

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,004 mi
Last recorded127,004 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DYW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 127,004 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,846 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 107,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 100,638 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 94,419 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2013 86,143 miles

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

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,143 miles

front reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2012 77,416 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 67,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and pitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 67,658 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and pitted

rear brake discs slight pitting

Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sunroof glass cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2009 51,782 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,490 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 33,717 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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KD53 DYW 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 86.7%.

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 KD53 DYW, 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 KD53 DYW registered?

KD53 DYW is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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