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LS53VKM
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VKM
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 05 Feb 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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34 Total Defects Recorded
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,779 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 127,036 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front position lamp flickers
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,936 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,910 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023 7 Jun 20263 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 101,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,009 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
15 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,143 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake hose centre clip missing
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,625 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,625 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front headlamp washer working but has no washer jet
- Nearside Front headlamp washer working but has no washer jet
1 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,385 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,757 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 7 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,757 MI
7 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,881 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 7 Jun 20269 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,988 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,787 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 7 Jun 202612 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,787 MI
7 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 7 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,171 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 7 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,705 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,421 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 7 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 16,762 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,444 MI
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LS53VKM was registered on 2003-12-12
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