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KU53 NFC

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

157,747 mi
Last recorded157,747 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU53 NFC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 157,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 154,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 148,923 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2018 148,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2017 134,785 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to mountings (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 134,782 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened close to mountings (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 79,130 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 52,714 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,320 miles

exhaust hangers corroded and joints

Pass 30 Sep 2009 44,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,794 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,660 miles

both rear tyres worn at outer edges

chip in front no plate

off side front brake disc rusty on inner face

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,668 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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KU53 NFC 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 88.2%.

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 KU53 NFC, 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 KU53 NFC registered?

KU53 NFC is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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