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Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,994 cc

LM10 FMOMOT history

LM10 FMO is a black diesel Subaru Forester first used on 31 May 2010. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 136,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
136,156 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 FMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 May 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 FMO was last recorded at 136,156 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 13,151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,005 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
13,151 miles
Average per year
8,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,156 miles
  • 2022 – 123,005 miles
  • 2020 – 115,091 miles
  • 2019 – 106,712 miles
  • 2018 – 87,766 miles
  • 2017 – 73,054 miles
  • 2016 – 71,447 miles
  • 2015 – 66,287 miles
  • 2014 – 58,435 miles
  • 2013 – 43,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,156 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front discs rusted ( been standing )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear discs rusted ( been standing )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • General condition of exhaust joins corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight oil leak from turbo area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 17 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,156 miles (+13,151)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,156 miles
    Test number
    829855124998
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass123,005 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,005 miles
    Test number
    793717999797
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front discs rusted ( been standing ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear discs rusted ( been standing ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of exhaust joins corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from turbo area
  3. Fail123,004 miles (+7,913)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,004 miles
    Test number
    975765185551
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm tyre below 1.6mm over ¾of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6m over ¾ of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Offside and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust join to back box deteriorated and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner part of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front discs rusted ( been standing ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside rear discs rusted ( been standing ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of exhaust joins corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from turbo area
  4. Pass115,091 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    959655757486
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join badly corroded and leaking, would advise repair as soon as possible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust join badly corroded
  5. Fail115,090 miles (+8,378)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,090 miles
    Test number
    741377450477
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside front "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Offside and nearside rears "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test from screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust join badly corroded and leaking, would advise repair as soon as possible (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to 2mm markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust join badly corroded
  6. Pass106,712 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,712 miles
    Test number
    320717260879
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear exhaust joins badly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear upper wishbone outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail106,710 miles (+18,944)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,710 miles
    Test number
    658837464878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread pattern 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread pattern 225 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low Offside and nearside front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative bar snapped and ball joints seized, might weld and free off (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear exhaust joins badly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside rear upper wishbone outer ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass87,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    522900151032
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside rear upper wishbone outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail87,766 miles (+14,712)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,766 miles
    Test number
    581797109919
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect And way too low (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box snapped (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside rear upper wishbone outer ball joints (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass73,054 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    919002124493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,447 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    699320584905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass66,287 miles (+7,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,287 miles
    Test number
    245499635467
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass58,435 miles (+14,710)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    725703334129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
  14. Pass43,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,725 miles
    Test number
    216937333173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM10 FMO

Does LM10 FMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM10 FMO expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM10 FMO?
The MOT on LM10 FMO expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM10 FMO done?
LM10 FMO was recorded at 136,156 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
Has LM10 FMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 FMO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM10 FMO 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 LM10 FMO find?
LM10 FMO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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