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LS53 VKD

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,012 mi
Last recorded127,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VKD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 127,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight washers inoperative

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 127,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

headlight washers inoperative

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to leaking exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint upper ball joint on link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,826 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 109,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 102,583 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 94,958 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 90,324 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 76,143 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,744 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,677 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 60,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 42,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 32,934 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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LS53 VKD is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LS53 VKD, 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 LS53 VKD registered?

LS53 VKD is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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