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KL53 WGM

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,705 mi
Last recorded147,705 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 WGM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 147,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion underneath and on suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 141,916 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 136,376 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 129,236 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 105,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,524 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 74,567 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 46,025 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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KL53 WGM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KL53 WGM, 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 KL53 WGM registered?

KL53 WGM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is KL53 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 WGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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