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RK53 HMH

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HMH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 87,876 miles

surface rust to rear

nearside front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2018 84,648 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 8 Nov 2017 83,552 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly wearing on edge

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,702 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 71,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,043 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,665 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 53,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 48,322 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,522 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,863 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,712 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,674 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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RK53 HMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RK53 HMH, 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 RK53 HMH registered?

RK53 HMH is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is RK53 HMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK53 HMH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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