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KY53 ZGG

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,749 mi
Last recorded121,749 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 ZGG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 121,749 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,692 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,714 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 97,714 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 89,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 77,513 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 77,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,879 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 65,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,856 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 45,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,227 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 32,019 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2014 23,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 23,307 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 23,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 22,059 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,536 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,350 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,238 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 ZGG is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZGG, 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 KY53 ZGG registered?

KY53 ZGG is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KY53 ZGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY53 ZGG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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