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KM53 OAU

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,179 mi
Last recorded84,179 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 OAU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,179 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 84,178 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 80,557 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 72,375 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 72,375 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,566 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 67,566 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 63,154 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 63,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 58,755 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 53,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,622 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,666 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,924 miles

off side rear tyre low tread (2mm)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,602 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,415 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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KM53 OAU is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KM53 OAU, 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 KM53 OAU registered?

KM53 OAU is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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