2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · RX53 YKP
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 139,802 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,802 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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RX53 YKP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2021
- 139,802 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.
RX53 YKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (RX53 YKP) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RX53 YKP Mileage History
- 03/11/2021139,802 mi
- 04/11/2021139,802 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Forester Mk2 (SG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
- 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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