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KJ53 AWO

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,293 mi
Last recorded150,293 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 AWO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 150,293 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 131,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 131,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,840 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 117,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 114,545 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 114,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 99,757 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 71,445 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate at top

Fail 29 Sep 2010 71,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate at top

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,760 miles

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Oct 2008 49,098 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 2 Oct 2007 37,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,749 miles

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

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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KJ53 AWO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KJ53 AWO, 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 KJ53 AWO registered?

KJ53 AWO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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