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VN53 KCF

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,645 mi
Last recorded136,645 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 KCF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 136,645 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 136,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 132,670 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rust all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 128,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from inside of vehicle leading to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 128,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes from inside of vehicle leading to both rear wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,006 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 120,507 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 120,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre valve defective

Pass 31 May 2017 116,143 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 108,683 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,232 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,366 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,050 miles

Exhaust tail pipe slightly blowing and hanger rusted off

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,969 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,617 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 75,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 64,258 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 52,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,221 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 41,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 30,574 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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VN53 KCF is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VN53 KCF, 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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VN53 KCF is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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