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KO53 FFC

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,511 mi
Last recorded118,511 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 May 2024 118,511 miles

Central Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn support beam n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn support beam o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 113,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 110,560 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 106,313 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,436 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 102,436 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 97,202 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 97,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 89,758 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 89,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 81,821 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 72,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 63,043 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 54,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 54,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 30 May 2013 50,437 miles

front brake pads may be getting low

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 May 2012 47,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 47,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 43,404 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 38,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 34,015 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,032 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,032 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,570 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 FFC is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KO53 FFC, 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 FFC registered?

KO53 FFC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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