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PK53 SWX

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,201 mi
Last recorded147,201 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 SWX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 147,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion advise general corrosion on all of vehicle undersidw (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion advise sill trims fitted cant make full assesment of condition of sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise all brake pipes on vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front 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)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 141,109 miles

Offside Front Outer Cv joint boot has a pinhole, leaking some grease.

Unable to test both rear wheel bearings due to stiff transmission.

Unable to test sill areas due to trims

Fail 7 Feb 2017 141,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inside both rear wheel arches. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and no damping. (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Cv joint boot has a pinhole, leaking some grease.

Unable to test both rear wheel bearings due to stiff transmission.

Unable to test sill areas due to trims

Pass 27 Feb 2016 127,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint at offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint at offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs have crroded inner surfaces

Fail 23 Feb 2016 127,823 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint at offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joint at offside rear floor (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front brake discs have crroded inner surfaces

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,808 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 114,808 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,973 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,815 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,801 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 56,801 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 44,906 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 35,567 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 35,567 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,136 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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PK53 SWX is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK53 SWX, 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 PK53 SWX registered?

PK53 SWX is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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