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SW53CFX
2003 SUBARU FORESTER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1994cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CFX
- Manufacturer SUBARU
- Model FORESTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1994cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,847 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,573 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust system blowing-co passed on limits-x2 front links and x2 front d bushes slight play-o/s/r/ link slight play-x2 rear sills distorted-rear pads wearing low-n/s/r/ tyre on limit
11 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,554 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2018 11 Jun 20262 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,552 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,576 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,227 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,921 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,420 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,724 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 85,724 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,939 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 72,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,048 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,447 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,112 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,112 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW53CFX was registered on 2003-11-27
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