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ML53FXJ
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration ML53FXJ
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 174,993 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019 23 Jun 202620 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,286 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- all rear suspension bushes perished
18 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,532 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,808 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 161,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
30 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 155,453 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,453 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 148,135 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,883 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 138,883 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 138,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
7 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 127,375 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 23 Jun 20267 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 127,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
15 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,551 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 107,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,764 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2009 23 Jun 202611 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 86,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,503 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2008 23 Jun 202621 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,327 MI
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ML53FXJ was registered on 2003-10-17
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