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VK53 UUM

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,533 mi
Last recorded108,533 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 108,533 miles

centre exhaust flange severely corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,759 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres down to approx' 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres down to 2.5-3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust flange corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 102,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 100,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 98,172 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 98,172 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,722 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 87,588 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,876 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,188 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Pass 28 Oct 2014 69,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,088 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 52,035 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,119 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,109 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,878 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,792 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 21,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UUM is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK53 UUM registered?

VK53 UUM is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is VK53 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK53 UUM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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