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2003 SUBARU FORESTER
General Information
- Registration SW03GVF
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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- Expired 24 Jul 2018
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,850 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear exhaust hanger broken off
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,994 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear wiper torn
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
25 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at flexis (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear wiper torn
- Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 122,229 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 122,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,394 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,508 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,021 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 96,753 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
23 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 96,730 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
24 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,574 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
16 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,361 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
18 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,050 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
11 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,684 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,692 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2008 13 Jun 202614 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,707 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW03GVF was registered on 2003-06-24
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