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LS53VKN
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration LS53VKN
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
14
Passes
9
Failures
60.87%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
19 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,430 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 157,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- All exhaust joints corroded and in poor condition
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 150,008 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))
10 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 150,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,846 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- centre exhaust joint heavily corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
19 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 142,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (7.1.2)
- engine management light on
- centre exhaust joint heavily corroded
- all tyre pressures low
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,340 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifolds (7.1.2)
- Nearside door mirror glass insecure
16 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 137,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge has cords exposed (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management
- Nearside door mirror glass insecure
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifolds (7.1.2)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,139 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
23 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,733 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,438 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,184 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,183 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 96,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,019 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
16 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 90,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,419 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010 6 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,119 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 67,119 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,605 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,531 MI
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LS53VKN was registered on 2003-12-05
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