2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YC53 DZX
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 80,182 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,182 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC53 DZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2023
- 80,182 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC53 DZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (YC53 DZX) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (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: “Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub-frame rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YC53 DZX Mileage History
- 13/10/202273,429 mi
- 17/10/202273,429 mi
- 04/10/202379,760 mi+6,331 mi
- 18/10/202380,182 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 6,668 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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