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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

LB53 HTTMOT history

LB53 HTT is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 16 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 90,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
90,655 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HTT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HTT was last recorded at 90,655 miles on 12 Dec 2023, 687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,968 miles · 22 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
687 miles
Average per year
3,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,655 miles
  • 2022 – 89,968 miles
  • 2021 – 89,302 miles
  • 2020 – 88,471 miles
  • 2019 – 86,349 miles
  • 2018 – 80,623 miles
  • 2017 – 74,745 miles
  • 2016 – 67,316 miles
  • 2015 – 60,293 miles
  • 2014 – 51,534 miles
  • 2013 – 42,153 miles
  • 2012 – 38,079 miles
  • 2011 – 36,140 miles
  • 2010 – 34,449 miles
  • 2009 – 32,948 miles
  • 2008 – 30,044 miles
  • 2007 – 28,143 miles
  • 2006 – 24,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,655 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General surface corrosion underside vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,655 miles (+687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    477235667364
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,968 miles (+102)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,968 miles
    Test number
    876857291706
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding

  3. Fail89,866 miles (+564)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    603827476825
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding

  4. Pass89,302 miles (+831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    89,302 miles
    Test number
    312923959779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,471 miles (+2,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    88,471 miles
    Test number
    645603768935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output only just has a pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,349 miles (+5,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,349 miles
    Test number
    908036424723
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated but not excessively reducing light output.

  7. Pass80,623 miles (+5,878)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    329362639399
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/scratched on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy/scratched on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper poor but clear windscreen acceptably

  8. Pass74,745 miles (+7,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,745 miles
    Test number
    471729868398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,316 miles (+7,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    67,316 miles
    Test number
    938583881256
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass60,293 miles (+8,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    60,293 miles
    Test number
    160691916438
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass51,534 miles (+9,381)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    429295134371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteRear seat belts not tested

  12. Pass42,153 miles (+4,074)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,153 miles
    Test number
    249175123318
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoot full not allowing full inspection
    • NoteEmission test took 2nd test to pass

  13. Pass38,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    635826232384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,079 miles (+1,939)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    466586032406
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,140 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    208496841316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,449 miles (+1,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    260833640363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s tyre worn on edge

  17. Pass32,948 miles (+2,904)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,948 miles
    Test number
    184279049369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,044 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,044 miles
    Test number
    334550758323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,143 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,143 miles
    Test number
    351008047321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,242 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    24,242 miles
    Test number
    552127046356
    • NoteBOTH HEADLIGHT AIMS SLIGHTLY POOR
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE LETTERING DISCOLOURED JUST ACCEPTABLE

Questions about LB53 HTT

Does LB53 HTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 HTT expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HTT?
The MOT on LB53 HTT expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 HTT done?
LB53 HTT was recorded at 90,655 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2023, an average of 3,907 miles a year.
Has LB53 HTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HTT has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 HTT 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 LB53 HTT find?
LB53 HTT passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake binding slightly; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted.

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