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NL53 NKA

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,419 mi
Last recorded169,419 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NKA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 169,419 miles

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

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

offside rear sill area corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,657 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 162,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 161,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 161,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 155,838 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 155,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 147,366 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 147,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 133,721 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 133,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,324 miles

Front both front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 115,248 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,155 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust system very poor condition

n/s/r tyre heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread,uneven wear slight runout

Pass 12 Oct 2011 81,416 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

rear number plate poor condition

rear tailgate handle sticking

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,749 miles

rear number plate poor condition.

various body damage.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,298 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear brakes sticking slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2009 60,298 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust poor condition

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2008 51,919 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 41,301 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,708 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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NL53 NKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NL53 NKA, 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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NL53 NKA is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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