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

LX52 DYJMOT history

LX52 DYJ is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2023
Mileage
136,475 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 DYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 DYJ was last recorded at 136,475 miles on 24 Jul 2022, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,775 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
3,700 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,475 miles
  • 2021 – 132,775 miles
  • 2020 – 128,866 miles
  • 2019 – 118,937 miles
  • 2018 – 111,641 miles
  • 2017 – 106,301 miles
  • 2016 – 99,919 miles
  • 2015 – 92,960 miles
  • 2014 – 84,762 miles
  • 2013 – 75,924 miles
  • 2012 – 67,758 miles
  • 2011 – 60,575 miles
  • 2010 – 51,677 miles
  • 2009 – 44,024 miles
  • 2008 – 34,776 miles
  • 2007 – 32,480 miles
  • 2006 – 25,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,475 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,475 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,475 miles
    Test number
    966453795008
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,475 miles (+3,700)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,475 miles
    Test number
    115741643422
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,775 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    641604462582
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded

  4. Fail132,775 miles (+3,909)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,775 miles
    Test number
    827367444854
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested rear box disconnected (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joiner to flex side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe heavily corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip missing
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  5. Pass128,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,866 miles
    Test number
    403566728379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail128,866 miles (+9,929)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,866 miles
    Test number
    195441000059
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    652089801977
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

  8. Fail118,937 miles (+7,296)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    252006822429
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

  9. Pass111,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    447476200398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,641 miles (+5,340)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,641 miles
    Test number
    773259210853
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass106,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    753261971740
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  12. Fail106,301 miles (+6,382)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    184774956722
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass99,919 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    99,919 miles
    Test number
    849570748527
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

  14. Fail99,898 miles (+6,938)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    873519240256
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

  15. Pass92,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    707066665018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,960 miles (+8,198)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    939406065082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail84,762 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    135877564086
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass84,762 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    615677164083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    699721363006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,924 miles (+8,166)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,924 miles
    Test number
    956181263027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass67,758 miles (+7,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,758 miles
    Test number
    947157972036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass60,575 miles (+8,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,575 miles
    Test number
    537517161015
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass51,677 miles (+7,653)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,677 miles
    Test number
    151886670413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,024 miles (+9,248)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,024 miles
    Test number
    743240979029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low and discs worn

  25. Fail34,776 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    794440388045
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass34,776 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,776 miles
    Test number
    800280288039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,480 miles (+6,684)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    472340157281
    • NoteO/s/r number plate light dim

  28. Pass25,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    25,796 miles
    Test number
    804724056204
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX52 DYJ

Does LX52 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX52 DYJ expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX52 DYJ?
The MOT on LX52 DYJ expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX52 DYJ done?
LX52 DYJ was recorded at 136,475 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2022, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has LX52 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 DYJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LX52 DYJ 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 LX52 DYJ find?
LX52 DYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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