2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · CB52 NET
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 238,816 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,816 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CB52 NET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 238,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CB52 NET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (CB52 NET) between November 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
CB52 NET Mileage History
- 24/11/2021217,909 mi
- 10/11/2022225,081 mi+7,172 mi
- 10/11/2023230,551 mi+5,470 mi
- 04/12/2024235,513 mi+4,962 mi
- 07/01/2026238,816 mi+3,303 mi
Average of roughly 5,075 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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