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VK53 AEP

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 AEP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 118,130 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,066 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 104,878 miles

Rear exhaust mount very corroded

brake and clutch pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2014 97,132 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,424 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 81,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 81,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 74,048 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 66,044 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,044 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 56,924 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 47,740 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,222 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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VK53 AEP is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VK53 AEP, 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 VK53 AEP registered?

VK53 AEP is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is VK53 AEP safe to buy?

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