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Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

LX02 ORUMOT history

LX02 ORU is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 8 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 173,775 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2024
Mileage
173,775 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX02 ORU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX02 ORU was last recorded at 173,775 miles on 19 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,775 miles · 14 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,775 miles
  • 2022 – 167,429 miles
  • 2021 – 161,195 miles
  • 2019 – 153,433 miles
  • 2018 – 149,091 miles
  • 2017 – 133,811 miles
  • 2016 – 119,832 miles
  • 2014 – 104,747 miles
  • 2013 – 93,330 miles
  • 2012 – 82,287 miles
  • 2011 – 82,176 miles
  • 2010 – 67,250 miles
  • 2009 – 58,551 miles
  • 2008 – 50,871 miles
  • 2007 – 41,522 miles
  • 2006 – 32,017 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,775 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,775 miles
    Test number
    782193568735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,775 miles (+6,346)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,775 miles
    Test number
    928049036861
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,429 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,429 miles
    Test number
    174350641971
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,407 miles (+6,212)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,407 miles
    Test number
    684139198441
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,195 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,195 miles
    Test number
    482446566401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,191 miles (+7,758)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,191 miles
    Test number
    343746974461
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,433 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,433 miles
    Test number
    745822573980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,427 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,427 miles
    Test number
    159729716214
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,091 miles (+15,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    149,091 miles
    Test number
    227361239838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass133,811 miles (+13,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,811 miles
    Test number
    773104127192
    • 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)

  11. Pass119,832 miles (+15,085)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,832 miles
    Test number
    294844890172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,747 miles
    Test number
    945215004352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,747 miles (+11,417)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,747 miles
    Test number
    426953004348
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass93,330 miles (+11,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,330 miles
    Test number
    235092303331
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass82,287 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    367923012388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,176 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,176 miles
    Test number
    537413261312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,359 miles (+8,109)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,359 miles
    Test number
    608447171077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    342481390048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail67,250 miles (+8,699)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,250 miles
    Test number
    391811890099
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail58,551 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    252048479054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass58,551 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,551 miles
    Test number
    530018079076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,871 miles (+9,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    911204498008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,522 miles (+9,505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    260433377027
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass32,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,017 miles
    Test number
    743903196055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX02 ORU

Does LX02 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX02 ORU expired on 18 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX02 ORU?
The MOT on LX02 ORU expired on 18 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX02 ORU done?
LX02 ORU was recorded at 173,775 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2023, an average of 8,198 miles a year.
Has LX02 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX02 ORU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LX02 ORU 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 LX02 ORU find?
LX02 ORU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm.

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