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NK53 WBL

2003 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,379 mi
Last recorded168,379 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 WBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 168,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 162,782 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 162,779 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 155,459 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 145,473 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,451 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 135,320 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 130,402 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,901 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2014 124,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust box has slight corrosion building up.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,759 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 102,212 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 88,354 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 88,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 61,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,999 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 48,994 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads getting low

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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NK53 WBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 NK53 WBL, 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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NK53 WBL is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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