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MB04CBY
2009 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2450cc
General Information
- Registration MB04CBY
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2450cc
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- Expires 25 Sep 2026
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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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82 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,646 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion on the underside of vehicle
21 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,355 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- underside / steering / suspension / braking components all showing general corrosion / exhaust system heavily corroded
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,801 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 72,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,799 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- sill covers preventing full inspection of offside and nearside outer sills
- Rear heavy surface corrosion to sub-frame and suspension components
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
24 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- sill covers preventing full inspection of offside and nearside outer sills
- pas belt slipping when power steering operated
- Rear heavy surface corrosion to sub-frame and suspension components
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,715 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- slight brake bind to both rear wheels
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,715 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- slight brake bind to both rear wheels
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,851 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components surface corrosion
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear suspension components surface corrosion
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,718 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake bind to both rear brakes
- surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
- slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs inner face
- slight surface corrosion to both inner sills
21 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight brake bind to both rear brakes
- surface corrosion to rear sub-frame and suspension components
- slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs inner face
- slight surface corrosion to both inner sills
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,568 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- corrosion to all under side at rear and front
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,549 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015 20 Jun 20262 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
7 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 58,728 MI
20 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,728 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014 20 Jun 202611 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,954 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 20 Jun 202616 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,792 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2012 20 Jun 20269 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,231 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2011 20 Jun 202623 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,231 MI
20 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,815 MI
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MB04CBY was registered on 2009-08-01
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