Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc
LB52 WXSMOT history
LB52 WXS is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 2 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 111,628 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 22 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB52 WXS
- 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
- 2 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB52 WXS was last recorded at 111,628 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,628 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,628 miles
- 2025 – 110,634 miles
- 2024 – 109,386 miles
- 2022 – 106,139 miles
- 2021 – 104,314 miles
- 2020 – 102,496 miles
- 2019 – 100,668 miles
- 2018 – 96,397 miles
- 2017 – 94,844 miles
- 2016 – 91,880 miles
- 2015 – 89,876 miles
- 2014 – 87,427 miles
- 2013 – 81,619 miles
- 2012 – 75,315 miles
- 2011 – 68,953 miles
- 2010 – 60,499 miles
- 2009 – 52,798 miles
- 2008 – 44,563 miles
- 2007 – 34,899 miles
- 2006 – 28,107 miles
- 2005 – 27,121 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,628 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,628 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 111,628 miles
- Test number
- 572178134794
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail111,628 miles (+994)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,628 miles
- Test number
- 971008797408
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,634 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 643642840377
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail110,634 miles (+1,248)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,634 miles
- Test number
- 986331920968
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,386 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 109,386 miles
- Test number
- 982323491452
- AdvisoryCat to centre exhaust joint leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition.
- AdvisorySmall amount of play in offside rear drop link
Fail109,386 miles (+3,247)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,386 miles
- Test number
- 356920802498
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside of front sub frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCat to centre exhaust joint leaking slightly.
- AdvisoryRear number plate in poor condition.
- AdvisorySmall amount of play in offside rear drop link
Pass106,139 miles (+1,825)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,139 miles
- Test number
- 618227613976
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,314 miles (+1,818)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 104,314 miles
- Test number
- 538066602499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,496 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,496 miles
- Test number
- 999016170482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail102,496 miles (+1,828)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,496 miles
- Test number
- 988570499517
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass100,668 miles (+2,566)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,668 miles
- Test number
- 121674719268
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,102 miles (+1,705)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 98,102 miles
- Test number
- 916048450575
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 96,397 miles
- Test number
- 706073811977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,397 miles (+1,553)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,397 miles
- Test number
- 837564834659
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass94,844 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 94,844 miles
- Test number
- 858940703026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail94,844 miles (+2,964)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,844 miles
- Test number
- 903202387778
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,880 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 91,880 miles
- Test number
- 476780232463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail91,880 miles (+2,004)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,880 miles
- Test number
- 828813048514
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,876 miles (+2,449)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 89,876 miles
- Test number
- 976574655086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- NoteSlight knocking noise from suspension
Pass87,427 miles (+5,808)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 87,427 miles
- Test number
- 848363144030
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,619 miles (+6,304)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 81,619 miles
- Test number
- 128526453091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,315 miles (+6,362)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 75,315 miles
- Test number
- 875113452042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,953 miles (+8,454)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 68,953 miles
- Test number
- 408294751035
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass60,499 miles (+7,701)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 60,499 miles
- Test number
- 252191640071
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing in tread pattern
Pass52,798 miles (+8,235)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 52,798 miles
- Test number
- 173532049008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,563 miles (+9,664)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,563 miles
- Test number
- 801424848098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,899 miles (+6,792)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 34,899 miles
- Test number
- 162410057068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,107 miles (+986)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 28,107 miles
- Test number
- 331850866002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,121 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 27,121 miles
- Test number
- 741339235368
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LB52 WXS
- Does LB52 WXS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 WXS is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB52 WXS?
- The MOT on LB52 WXS is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB52 WXS done?
- LB52 WXS was recorded at 111,628 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,201 miles a year.
- Has LB52 WXS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB52 WXS has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB52 WXS 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 LB52 WXS find?
- LB52 WXS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover worn; offside front tyre worn on edge, and 1 more.
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