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KJ53 LUL

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,726 mi
Last recorded132,726 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 132,726 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 132,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 130,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 129,026 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 126,536 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 124,178 miles

Front brake discs corroding around outer circumfrence

Fail 31 Jul 2014 124,166 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust rear box corroding

Front brake discs corroding around outer circumfrence

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread, not revealing cords

Pass 15 Mar 2013 121,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 114,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,849 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 66,694 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,608 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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KJ53 LUL 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 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 KJ53 LUL, 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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KJ53 LUL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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