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LS53ESG
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration LS53ESG
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
27 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,857 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026 11 Jun 202621 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,476 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 166,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,600 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2024 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 164,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,805 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 162,805 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 160,531 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 160,531 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,575 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,803 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2020 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 153,355 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2019 11 Jun 202617 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 153,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front TYRE PERISHED
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,865 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 149,754 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 149,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
8 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,239 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 147,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
15 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,070 MI
11 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,070 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,427 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,396 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 132,963 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 132,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 128,583 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202619 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 128,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
13 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 123,372 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 123,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 118,659 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,003 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
1 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,531 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LS53ESG was registered on 2003-10-31
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