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SUBARU FORESTER

2004 · BLACK · PETROL · 136,233 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-09-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-08-26

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MOT History — 22 tests · 17 passed · 5 failed

PASS27 August 2026
136,233 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame,suspension arms sill to floors and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAIL13 August 2026
136,233 mi
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame,suspension arms sill to floors and various other components (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch and under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MAJORSuspension locking device missing both front lower ball joint split pins missing (5.3.6 (b))
PASS6 August 2025
132,704 mi
PASS1 March 2024
132,240 mi
FAIL12 December 2022
132,237 mi
PASS16 March 2021
124,975 mi
PASS18 March 2020
120,900 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • ADVISORYunder tray fitted
  • ADVISORYFront brake pads low
FAIL12 March 2020
120,900 mi
  • ADVISORYno engine oil
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • DANGEROUSNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYunder tray fitted
  • ADVISORYFront brake pads low
PASS11 March 2019
115,929 mi
PASS20 March 2018
106,958 mi
PASS1 March 2017
99,117 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • ADVISORYSlight play in both front antiroll bar links
  • ADVISORYSill covers fitted
PASS24 February 2016
94,042 mi
  • ADVISORYFront tyres heavily worn on edges **STRONG ADVISE**
  • ADVISORYSlight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods and gaiters deteriorating
  • ADVISORYOffside rear shock absorber has misting of fluid
  • ADVISORYNearside rear brake pads worn low
  • ADVISORYRear brake discs in slight poor condition
  • ADVISORYAll exhaust joints corroded
FAIL23 February 2016
94,042 mi
  • FAILExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
  • ADVISORYFront tyres heavily worn on edges **STRONG ADVISE**
  • ADVISORYSlight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods and gaiters deteriorating
  • ADVISORYOffside rear shock absorber has misting of fluid
  • ADVISORYNearside rear brake pads worn low
  • ADVISORYRear brake discs in slight poor condition
  • ADVISORYAll exhaust joints corroded
PASS10 February 2015
82,639 mi
  • USER ENTEREDrear exhaust slightly deteriorated
  • USER ENTEREDslight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front tyre worn on edges
  • USER ENTEREDoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear shock has a light misting of oil
PASS21 February 2014
73,953 mi
PASS22 February 2013
72,038 mi
PASS24 February 2012
68,695 mi
PASS24 November 2010
63,851 mi
PASS3 August 2009
56,336 mi
PASS24 June 2008
51,095 mi
PASS24 July 2007
41,181 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL24 July 2007
41,181 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
SUBARU
Model
FORESTER
Colour
BLACK
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
1,994 cc
Year
2004
First registered
2004-07
CO₂ emissions
230 g/km
Tax due
2027-09-01
MOT expiry
2027-08-26
Recorded mileage
136,233 mi

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