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Blue and Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

LB02 FZWMOT history

LB02 FZW is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 11 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
133,115 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 FZW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 FZW was last recorded at 133,115 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,047 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
5,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,115 miles
  • 2025 – 130,643 miles
  • 2024 – 128,401 miles
  • 2023 – 126,301 miles
  • 2022 – 121,702 miles
  • 2021 – 114,420 miles
  • 2020 – 106,721 miles
  • 2019 – 99,907 miles
  • 2018 – 91,684 miles
  • 2017 – 83,089 miles
  • 2016 – 75,300 miles
  • 2015 – 69,780 miles
  • 2014 – 65,170 miles
  • 2013 – 57,913 miles
  • 2012 – 49,809 miles
  • 2011 – 44,931 miles
  • 2010 – 38,169 miles
  • 2009 – 34,514 miles
  • 2008 – 31,517 miles
  • 2007 – 28,479 miles
  • 2006 – 25,673 miles
  • 2005 – 21,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,115 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section small leak at front joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Center exhaust section and sleeve corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,115 miles (+68)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    133,115 miles
    Test number
    130516741051
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspection

  2. Fail133,047 miles (+2,404)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    257098187715
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault codes stored but no warning light on dash board
    • AdvisoryRough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspection

  3. Pass130,643 miles (+2,242)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,643 miles
    Test number
    692714479216
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes corroded where they meet the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded at various points (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms and rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass128,401 miles (+2,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,401 miles
    Test number
    439000773676
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

  5. Pass126,301 miles (+4,599)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,301 miles
    Test number
    469724804435
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass121,702 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,702 miles
    Test number
    371696011718
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section small leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded but not yet excessive (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section and sleeve corroded

  7. Fail121,700 miles (+7,280)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,700 miles
    Test number
    857507054294
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively on both the rubber has split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section small leak at front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section and sleeve corroded

  8. Pass114,420 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    952169381677
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail114,420 miles (+7,699)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    751633177765
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass106,721 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,721 miles
    Test number
    244655965882
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail106,721 miles (+6,814)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,721 miles
    Test number
    877262091369
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high NS and OS (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass99,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    99,907 miles
    Test number
    569348425763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,907 miles (+8,223)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,907 miles
    Test number
    751803875602
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass91,684 miles (+8,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,684 miles
    Test number
    186726243991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,089 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    287690640057
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  16. Fail83,088 miles (+7,788)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    282857674258
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  17. Pass75,300 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    606446461979
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail75,300 miles (+5,520)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,300 miles
    Test number
    407002845994
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass69,780 miles (+4,610)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,780 miles
    Test number
    293943752963
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,170 miles (+7,257)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    65,170 miles
    Test number
    876996394137
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  21. Pass57,913 miles (+8,104)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,913 miles
    Test number
    869189983197
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin is rust corroded

  22. Pass49,809 miles (+4,878)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    999449892197
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin is rust corroded

  23. Pass44,931 miles (+6,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,931 miles
    Test number
    809822391121
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail38,169 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    451165890191
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass38,169 miles (+3,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,169 miles
    Test number
    862665190144
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass34,514 miles (+2,997)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,514 miles
    Test number
    801364199100
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills

  27. Pass31,517 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    334650098187
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills

  28. Fail31,517 miles (+3,038)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,517 miles
    Test number
    884770498146
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills

  29. Pass28,479 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,479 miles
    Test number
    503657997119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,673 miles
    Test number
    244240086420
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Pass25,673 miles (+3,881)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,673 miles
    Test number
    811190686116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass21,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    290221575456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 FZW

Does LB02 FZW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 FZW is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 FZW?
The MOT on LB02 FZW is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 FZW done?
LB02 FZW was recorded at 133,115 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,279 miles a year.
Has LB02 FZW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 FZW has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB02 FZW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 FZW find?
LB02 FZW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear slightly corroded; rough bearing type noise heard from rear while driving for brake test advise further inspection.

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