2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · SD03 KXV
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2003. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2019.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD03 KXV Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 14/02/2019
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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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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