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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

LB52 WRXMOT history

LB52 WRX is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 23 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2023
Mileage
175,432 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 WRX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 WRX was last recorded at 175,432 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 10,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2006: 32,022 miles, lower than 59,527 miles on 6 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,438 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
10,994 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 175,432 miles
  • 2021 – 164,438 miles
  • 2020 – 154,148 miles
  • 2019 – 140,070 miles
  • 2018 – 133,758 miles
  • 2017 – 123,268 miles
  • 2015 – 117,308 miles
  • 2014 – 111,051 miles
  • 2013 – 107,166 miles
  • 2012 – 99,263 miles
  • 2011 – 89,201 miles
  • 2010 – 79,256 miles
  • 2009 – 67,712 miles
  • 2008 – 55,453 miles
  • 2007 – 42,346 miles
  • 2006 – 32,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,432 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S worn and corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight movement at the mountings

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,432 miles (+10,994)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    175,432 miles
    Test number
    239250289044
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S worn and corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight movement at the mountings

  2. Pass164,438 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,438 miles
    Test number
    870078008134
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly moves in mounts

  3. Fail164,436 miles (+10,288)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,436 miles
    Test number
    359023924991
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on outer edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly moves in mounts

  4. Pass154,148 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    154,148 miles
    Test number
    727260630300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail154,125 miles (+61)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,125 miles
    Test number
    957216334080
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail154,064 miles (+13,994)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,064 miles
    Test number
    617321526137
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,070 miles (+6,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,070 miles
    Test number
    853426625302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass133,758 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,758 miles
    Test number
    492062810990
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail133,432 miles (+10,164)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,432 miles
    Test number
    955545376324
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,268 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    123,268 miles
    Test number
    437445469011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,308 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    266784605251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    525459064013
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail111,051 miles (+3,885)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,051 miles
    Test number
    609819464012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass107,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    459903993085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail107,166 miles (+7,903)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    758223393006
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass99,263 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,263 miles
    Test number
    126216492481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,115 miles (+9,914)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,115 miles
    Test number
    145960792430
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass89,201 miles (+9,945)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    228094371044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,256 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    79,256 miles
    Test number
    713031390045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail78,897 miles (+11,185)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    391467970022
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass67,712 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    320447349035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,453 miles (+13,107)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    923556358044
    • DangerousNail in front tyre
    • 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)

  23. Pass42,346 miles (+10,324)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    311345347087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,022 miles (-27,505)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    32,022 miles
    Test number
    280756066031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,527 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,527 miles
    Test number
    371305766099
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about LB52 WRX

Does LB52 WRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 WRX expired on 25 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 WRX?
The MOT on LB52 WRX expired on 25 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 WRX done?
LB52 WRX was recorded at 175,432 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has LB52 WRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 WRX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB52 WRX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 WRX find?
LB52 WRX passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded in places; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack, and 9 more.

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