2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · FE03 PRV
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 09 May 2003. Recorded mileage 159,827 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,827 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE03 PRV Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2026
- 159,827 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE03 PRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (FE03 PRV) between October 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
FE03 PRV Mileage History
- 30/10/200631,383 mi
- 29/10/200739,303 mi+7,920 mi
- 09/11/200739,962 mi+659 mi
- 20/10/200849,005 mi+9,043 mi
- 20/10/200849,005 mi
- 16/11/200957,160 mi+8,155 mi
- 16/11/200957,160 mi
- 19/11/201065,745 mi+8,585 mi
- 19/11/201065,745 mi
- 19/11/201176,388 mi+10,643 mi
- 17/11/201285,939 mi+9,551 mi
- 17/11/201285,939 mi
- 19/11/201394,867 mi+8,928 mi
- 02/12/201394,999 mi+132 mi
- 07/11/2014104,073 mi+9,074 mi
- 17/11/2014104,309 mi+236 mi
- 05/01/2016114,782 mi+10,473 mi
- 06/01/2016114,784 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/2016122,333 mi+7,549 mi
- 07/12/2016122,333 mi
- 18/01/2018125,618 mi+3,285 mi
- 19/01/2018125,618 mi
- 13/02/2019125,960 mi+342 mi
- 10/02/2020129,283 mi+3,323 mi
- 11/02/2021132,832 mi+3,549 mi
- 11/02/2022135,234 mi+2,402 mi
- 05/03/2022135,235 mi+1 mi
- 27/02/2023142,831 mi+7,596 mi
- 04/03/2024147,375 mi+4,544 mi
- 09/09/2024150,345 mi+2,970 mi
- 10/09/2024150,345 mi
- 16/10/2025154,754 mi+4,409 mi
- 24/10/2025154,754 mi
- 09/10/2026159,827 mi+5,073 mi
Average of roughly 6,441 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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