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KO53 ENX

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 ENX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 142,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 129,068 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,532 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 118,256 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 118,256 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 114,177 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1,6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken off but system still supported

Pass 27 Nov 2015 109,144 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 87,979 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 79,606 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 51,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,361 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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KO53 ENX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KO53 ENX, 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 KO53 ENX registered?

KO53 ENX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is KO53 ENX safe to buy?

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