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RE53 ABK

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

180,789 mi
Last recorded180,789 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ABK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 180,789 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 177,991 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flange front and rear corroded.

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 175,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2023 175,703 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2022 170,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 157,495 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 150,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 150,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 137,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f tyre wearing edges

advise o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge poor condition

advise oil level high on dipstick

advise park brake lever travel

Fail 25 Feb 2019 137,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise n/s/f tyre wearing edges

advise o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge poor condition

advise oil level high on dipstick

advise park brake lever travel

Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front headlights , patterns diffused

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,098 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 113,098 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,293 miles

advise exhaust leak cat to front pipe join area

Fail 18 Dec 2015 100,293 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise exhaust leak cat to front pipe join area

Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 81,661 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,441 miles

exhaust becoming rusty in places

Pass 13 Jan 2012 62,537 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,212 miles

front number plate is damaged

Fail 15 Jan 2011 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front number plate is damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2010 47,325 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 47,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 31,100 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,642 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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RE53 ABK is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RE53 ABK, 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 RE53 ABK registered?

RE53 ABK is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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