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NA53 SXK

2003 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

222,653 mi
Last recorded222,653 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SXK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 222,653 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 216,037 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Corrosion

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 210,787 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 206,347 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 201,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 195,531 miles

front pipe exhaust joint at cat corroded

under covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2018 184,845 miles

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

under covers fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 174,039 miles

Sill Covers Fitted

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 163,903 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes greased/undersealed

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 153,017 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease/under seal at time of test.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,482 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 129,341 miles

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

Fail 11 Oct 2013 129,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 109,359 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,449 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 87,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 71,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 58,947 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,184 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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NA53 SXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NA53 SXK, 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 NA53 SXK registered?

NA53 SXK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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