2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · WN53 HBK
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 240,586 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN53 HBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 240,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN53 HBK 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 (WN53 HBK) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))”.
WN53 HBK Mileage History
- 06/08/2024221,570 mi
- 09/09/2024222,354 mi+784 mi
- 15/08/2025230,731 mi+8,377 mi
- 15/08/2025230,736 mi+5 mi
- 07/09/2026240,586 mi+9,850 mi
Average of roughly 9,112 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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