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WK53 HPO

2003 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 HPO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 158,283 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 157,981 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner closing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 147,921 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 139,590 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 132,315 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 125,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 118,778 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 111,579 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 104,294 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 104,294 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,453 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 81,532 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 75,001 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 75,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 64,579 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 49,949 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 39,322 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,886 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 33,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,492 miles

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 26 Jan 2007 20,407 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 HPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HPO, 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 HPO registered?

WK53 HPO is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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