2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · MS03 FRL
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 311,536 miles. MOT valid until 09 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 311,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS03 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 311,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS03 FRL 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 (MS03 FRL) between June 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
MS03 FRL Mileage History
- 23/06/2023278,322 mi
- 08/10/2024290,359 mi+12,037 mi
- 11/10/2024290,369 mi+10 mi
- 07/10/2025299,738 mi+9,369 mi
- 23/09/2026311,536 mi+11,798 mi
Average of roughly 10,212 miles per year across 5 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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