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VN53 KCJ

2003 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,487 mi
Last recorded150,487 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 KCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 150,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 150,486 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at control arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 146,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 141,064 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 141,064 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 134,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cat joint pipe in to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted at time of test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and hanger broken but still being supported

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 134,607 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D'bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose no image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back wont latch (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear cat joint pipe in to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted at time of test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated and hanger broken but still being supported

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 128,417 miles

Front worn on edges

Pass 18 Nov 2015 121,393 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 114,004 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,811 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 106,650 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,832 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,769 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 81,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 71,186 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,350 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,772 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 KCJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN53 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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