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VK53 UUJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,201 mi
Last recorded180,201 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2024 180,201 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 170,258 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Handbrake has high travel

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Feb 2018 164,004 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear various places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 156,441 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 147,910 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 138,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 133,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,129 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 128,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 128,357 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,133 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,746 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 117,155 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 114,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 108,038 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 108,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 87,725 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 UUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UUJ, 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 UUJ registered?

VK53 UUJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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