2003 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · YD03 VWM
2003 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 175,759 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD03 VWM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 175,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 VWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Forester (YD03 VWM) between February 2006 and October 2024.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
YD03 VWM Mileage History
- 08/02/200617,428 mi
- 22/02/200721,426 mi+3,998 mi
- 27/02/200825,396 mi+3,970 mi
- 24/02/200928,253 mi+2,857 mi
- 22/02/201030,633 mi+2,380 mi
- 04/05/201031,471 mi+838 mi
- 03/05/201145,466 mi+13,995 mi
- 23/04/201259,738 mi+14,272 mi
- 24/04/201259,744 mi+6 mi
- 22/04/201376,195 mi+16,451 mi
- 23/04/201488,372 mi+12,177 mi
- 28/04/201598,002 mi+9,630 mi
- 28/04/201598,002 mi
- 27/04/2016108,201 mi+10,199 mi
- 24/04/2017117,082 mi+8,881 mi
- 11/04/2018125,677 mi+8,595 mi
- 23/04/2019135,368 mi+9,691 mi
- 05/09/2020146,358 mi+10,990 mi
- 01/09/2021151,435 mi+5,077 mi
- 22/09/2022158,923 mi+7,488 mi
- 02/10/2023168,465 mi+9,542 mi
- 02/10/2023168,465 mi
- 07/10/2024175,759 mi+7,294 mi
Average of roughly 8,484 miles per year across 23 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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