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WK53 HFB

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,937 mi
Last recorded100,937 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HFB
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,937 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust support brackets very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 89,386 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is corroded

front brake pads are low

n/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edges

rear brake pads are low

Fail 15 Aug 2011 79,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside no plate light didnt come on straight away, alright at end of test

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 15 Aug 2011 79,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside no plate light didnt come on straight away, alright at end of test

no coolant in expansion bottle

Pass 26 Jan 2010 69,342 miles

engine management lamp stays on

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

o/s/f bumper scuffed

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 30,950 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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WK53 HFB is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WK53 HFB, 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 WK53 HFB registered?

WK53 HFB is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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