2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · ML53 FXM
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 164,473 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15/10/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,473 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1994cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ML53 FXM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 164,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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ML53 FXM Mileage History
- 07/10/2021158,973 mi
- 07/10/2021158,975 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2022164,473 mi+5,498 mi
Average of roughly 5,230 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
ML53 FXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (ML53 FXM) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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