2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · RE53 AAJ
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 209,360 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE53 AAJ Key Findings
- 35 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 209,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE53 AAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (RE53 AAJ) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (41 issues), Windscreen (23 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (18 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt S”.
RE53 AAJ Mileage History
- 20/09/200633,612 mi
- 15/09/200746,334 mi+12,722 mi
- 15/09/200856,246 mi+9,912 mi
- 19/09/200969,887 mi+13,641 mi
- 22/09/200969,938 mi+51 mi
- 22/09/201082,253 mi+12,315 mi
- 22/09/201082,253 mi
- 17/09/201194,170 mi+11,917 mi
- 11/09/2012109,825 mi+15,655 mi
- 29/08/2013120,038 mi+10,213 mi
- 11/09/2013120,477 mi+439 mi
- 17/09/2014127,257 mi+6,780 mi
- 17/09/2014127,257 mi
- 21/09/2015136,969 mi+9,712 mi
- 06/09/2016143,349 mi+6,380 mi
- 07/09/2016143,349 mi
- 21/09/2017151,465 mi+8,116 mi
- 22/09/2017151,465 mi
- 20/09/2018162,876 mi+11,411 mi
- 20/09/2018162,876 mi
- 19/09/2019179,228 mi+16,352 mi
- 25/09/2019179,229 mi+1 mi
- 16/09/2020182,294 mi+3,065 mi
- 17/09/2020182,295 mi+1 mi
- 21/09/2021186,748 mi+4,453 mi
- 23/09/2021186,753 mi+5 mi
- 22/09/2022190,400 mi+3,647 mi
- 22/09/2022190,402 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2023195,041 mi+4,639 mi
- 28/09/2023195,041 mi
- 09/09/2024201,782 mi+6,741 mi
- 09/09/2024201,785 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/2025206,332 mi+4,547 mi
- 25/09/2025206,336 mi+4 mi
- 15/09/2026209,360 mi+3,024 mi
Average of roughly 8,794 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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