2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · KS52 GYO
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 115,710 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS52 GYO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 115,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KS52 GYO 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 (KS52 GYO) between May 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS52 GYO Mileage History
- 18/05/202294,820 mi
- 26/05/2023101,471 mi+6,651 mi
- 30/04/2024107,295 mi+5,824 mi
- 15/04/2025115,483 mi+8,188 mi
- 24/04/2025115,710 mi+227 mi
Average of roughly 7,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Self-Levelling Suspension (SLS) FailureModerate
The original rear struts leak and sag over time, leaving the rear of the SG sitting low, especially when towing or loaded. Suspension is a leading MOT failure area on this generation, and genuine OEM SLS parts are expensive in the UK.
- Rear Subframe and Mounting Point CorrosionModerate
UK road salt attacks the rear subframe and its suspension mounting points, often before the body panels look especially rusty. Corrosion around prescribed areas is a recorded MOT failure on this generation and can become structural if ignored.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
The SG's exhaust, silencer and pipes rust under UK winter salt, causing loud blowing or rattling noises and potential MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. Once the car has covered high mileage on salty roads this is a common and predictable wear item.
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