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Red and Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,994 cc

457 BMJMOT history

457 BMJ is a red and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 29 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,994 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
457 BMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

457 BMJ was last recorded at 74,994 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,962 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
3,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,994 miles
  • 2025 – 70,811 miles
  • 2024 – 66,682 miles
  • 2023 – 62,009 miles
  • 2022 – 57,400 miles
  • 2021 – 53,673 miles
  • 2020 – 50,488 miles
  • 2019 – 47,289 miles
  • 2018 – 45,872 miles
  • 2017 – 43,468 miles
  • 2016 – 41,290 miles
  • 2015 – 39,889 miles
  • 2014 – 35,651 miles
  • 2013 – 30,789 miles
  • 2012 – 27,784 miles
  • 2011 – 24,140 miles
  • 2010 – 20,167 miles
  • 2009 – 16,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,994 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,994 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,994 miles
    Test number
    536209797767
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Fail74,962 miles (+4,151)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,962 miles
    Test number
    908201693659
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill behind sill cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass70,811 miles (+4,129)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    70,811 miles
    Test number
    541079806499
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill ? (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass66,682 miles (+4,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    179050365770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Pass62,009 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,009 miles
    Test number
    786957447377
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass57,400 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    396906141256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,673 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,673 miles
    Test number
    100764286161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,488 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,488 miles
    Test number
    748201104465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,289 miles (+1,417)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,289 miles
    Test number
    629165619979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,872 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,872 miles
    Test number
    561942685886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,468 miles (+2,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,468 miles
    Test number
    142046729117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass41,290 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    302710578061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,889 miles (+4,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    276812245032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass35,651 miles (+4,862)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    947749244073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,789 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,789 miles
    Test number
    106610253424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,784 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,784 miles
    Test number
    625622552063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Test number
    528855641055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,140 miles (+3,973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,140 miles
    Test number
    578145741084
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  19. Pass20,167 miles (+3,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,167 miles
    Test number
    180198540039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    16,300 miles
    Test number
    690349489086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 457 BMJ

What vehicle is registration 457 BMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 457 BMJ on a red and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 29 Mar 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 457 BMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 457 BMJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 457 BMJ?
The MOT on 457 BMJ is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 457 BMJ done?
457 BMJ was recorded at 74,994 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,480 miles a year.
Has 457 BMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 457 BMJ has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 457 BMJ 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 457 BMJ find?
457 BMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches close to outside corroded.

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