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DN53PVD
2004 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
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- Registration DN53PVD
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2004
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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117 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 218,541 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes underside of vehicle corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- rear lower cross-member corroded and bushes are worn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 218,292 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper outer section of suspension mounting area (top mount) in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s + o/s, no beam image displayed (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes underside of vehicle corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
- rear lower cross-member corroded and bushes are worn
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 205,728 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- surface rust on floor pan
- rear cross member bushes perrished
- front fog lights not working
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 205,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- surface rust on floor pan
- rear cross member bushes perrished
- front fog lights not working
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,995 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,056 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2022 22 Jun 20267 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 177,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,228 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,226 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sil/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,638 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 154,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 139,636 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wiper blade split on ends
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- N/S/R and O/S/R diff carrier rubber mounts worn
21 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,434 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 110,635 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,083 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 90,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,656 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,656 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,402 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2014 22 Jun 202620 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,405 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2013 22 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,745 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,136 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2011 22 Jun 202628 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,785 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 22 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,523 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
16 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,552 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,973 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 21,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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