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Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,998 cc

LT10 EFZMOT history

LT10 EFZ is a grey diesel Subaru Forester first used on 11 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 209,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
209,955 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT10 EFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT10 EFZ was last recorded at 209,955 miles on 4 Mar 2024, 11,562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,393 miles · 28 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
11,562 miles
Average per year
13,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,955 miles
  • 2023 – 198,393 miles
  • 2022 – 188,568 miles
  • 2021 – 179,649 miles
  • 2020 – 171,688 miles
  • 2019 – 159,132 miles
  • 2018 – 147,030 miles
  • 2017 – 132,074 miles
  • 2016 – 114,138 miles
  • 2015 – 104,852 miles
  • 2014 – 86,723 miles
  • 2013 – 65,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,955 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Strut mounting arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All sub-frame bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,955 miles (+11,562)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,955 miles
    Test number
    340464897191
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low Both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Strut mounting arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn All sub-frame bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

  2. Pass198,393 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,393 miles
    Test number
    245828035342
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

  3. Fail198,386 miles (+9,818)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,386 miles
    Test number
    874822049149
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

  4. Pass188,568 miles (+8)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,568 miles
    Test number
    454197180016
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail188,560 miles (+8,911)1 dangerous2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,560 miles
    Test number
    998773727609
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass179,649 miles (+7,961)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    179,649 miles
    Test number
    632571620701
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass171,688 miles (+15)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    171,688 miles
    Test number
    274947104925
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down preventing inspection of rear seatbelts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  8. Fail171,673 miles (+12,541)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,673 miles
    Test number
    676307284388
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded down preventing inspection of rear seatbelts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

  9. Pass159,132 miles (+410)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    159,132 miles
    Test number
    302726837783
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray preventing full inspection

  10. Fail158,722 miles (+11,692)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,722 miles
    Test number
    339799544685
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray preventing full inspection

  11. Pass147,030 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,030 miles
    Test number
    522545717561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail147,030 miles (+14,956)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,030 miles
    Test number
    184249189923
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass132,074 miles (+17,936)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,074 miles
    Test number
    618542332228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,138 miles (+9,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    344405450120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass104,852 miles (+18,129)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,852 miles
    Test number
    359825865069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,723 miles (+20,985)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    268016554003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,738 miles
    Test number
    169747563422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT10 EFZ

Does LT10 EFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT10 EFZ expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT10 EFZ?
The MOT on LT10 EFZ expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT10 EFZ done?
LT10 EFZ was recorded at 209,955 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2024, an average of 13,123 miles a year.
Has LT10 EFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT10 EFZ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LT10 EFZ 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 LT10 EFZ find?
LT10 EFZ failed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2024 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front headlamp aim too low both headlamps.; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting arm., and 9 more.

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