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2003 SUBARU FORESTER
General Information
- Registration SW03DLU
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,526 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,526 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,662 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,348 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,346 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,642 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
13 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 111,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,794 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,178 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013 10 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,843 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,585 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2011 10 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,174 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 10 Jun 20261 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,174 MI
10 Jun 20262 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,825 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 10 Jun 20262 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,795 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,886 MI
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SW03DLU was registered on 2003-05-21
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