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KY53 ZGB

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,662 mi
Last recorded192,662 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZGB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 192,662 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rack leaking (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 173,306 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 156,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 143,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 129,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 129,270 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 122,662 miles

slight drag nearside front brake

Pass 8 Sep 2014 116,094 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 116,090 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,033 miles

oil leak from sump bung

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,776 miles

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 105,776 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 99,027 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing,system supported

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting missing,system supported

Pass 8 Sep 2009 77,655 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 67,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,781 miles

off side front tyre slight wear on the inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2007 58,932 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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KY53 ZGB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KY53 ZGB, 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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KY53 ZGB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 October 2003.

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