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FE53PHA
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration FE53PHA
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,348 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 144,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen HEADLAMP DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen HEADLAMP DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM BLOCK CONNECTOR (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,471 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear joint (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,512 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
- Rear SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NO MOVEMENT
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
27 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
- Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Rear CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
- Rear SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NO MOVEMENT
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,265 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
28 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202611 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,214 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,149 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,488 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,473 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,741 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 5 Jun 20263 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,195 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 55,930 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2010 5 Jun 202624 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,033 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,667 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 5 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,385 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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FE53PHA was registered on 2003-09-05
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