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KG53 SZO

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,195 mi
Last recorded193,195 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 SZO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 193,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 193,195 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 185,424 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 178,627 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 178,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 172,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre/rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Sep 2014 172,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre/rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 170,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 156,188 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 137,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 119,491 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 119,491 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 101,905 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 101,902 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,627 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,550 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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KG53 SZO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KG53 SZO, 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 KG53 SZO registered?

KG53 SZO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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