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Red and Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

464 ADVMOT history

464 ADV is a red and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 3 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,347 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
464 ADV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

464 ADV was last recorded at 136,347 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 5,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,525 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
5,822 miles
Average per year
6,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,347 miles
  • 2024 – 130,525 miles
  • 2023 – 126,776 miles
  • 2022 – 124,682 miles
  • 2021 – 119,212 miles
  • 2020 – 112,907 miles
  • 2019 – 108,620 miles
  • 2018 – 102,737 miles
  • 2016 – 92,891 miles
  • 2015 – 85,568 miles
  • 2014 – 78,440 miles
  • 2013 – 63,456 miles
  • 2012 – 50,061 miles
  • 2011 – 36,834 miles
  • 2010 – 23,155 miles
  • 2009 – 16,472 miles
  • 2008 – 13,454 miles
  • 2007 – 10,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,347 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,347 miles (+5,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    136,347 miles
    Test number
    982026671025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass130,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,525 miles
    Test number
    273610323214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail130,525 miles (+3,749)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,525 miles
    Test number
    769560197839
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass126,776 miles (+2,094)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,776 miles
    Test number
    999301361380
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,682 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,682 miles
    Test number
    768155965620
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail124,596 miles (+5,384)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,596 miles
    Test number
    853612653678
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass119,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    187962321456
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail119,212 miles (+6,305)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,212 miles
    Test number
    882549736802
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass112,907 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,907 miles
    Test number
    691928815351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail112,904 miles (+4,284)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    464118992651
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass108,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,620 miles
    Test number
    639460836056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail108,620 miles (+5,883)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,620 miles
    Test number
    934366953394
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass102,737 miles (+6,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,737 miles
    Test number
    161683480836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass96,551 miles (+3,660)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,551 miles
    Test number
    185189316576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass92,891 miles (+7,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    209983261880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,568 miles (+7,128)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,568 miles
    Test number
    182543155156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,440 miles (+1,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,440 miles
    Test number
    767565534327
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,597 miles (+13,141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    195981934281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    938081433254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,456 miles (+13,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,456 miles
    Test number
    435811133250
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass50,061 miles (+13,227)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    50,061 miles
    Test number
    368428132434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,834 miles (+13,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    907191331200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,155 miles (+6,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    23,155 miles
    Test number
    933039130290
    • 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)

  24. Pass16,472 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,472 miles
    Test number
    253387289412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,454 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,454 miles
    Test number
    242423338207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    10,853 miles
    Test number
    361952937261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 464 ADV

What vehicle is registration 464 ADV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 464 ADV on a red and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 3 Sept 2004. 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 464 ADV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 464 ADV is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 464 ADV?
The MOT on 464 ADV is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 464 ADV done?
464 ADV was recorded at 136,347 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,849 miles a year.
Has 464 ADV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 464 ADV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on 464 ADV 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 464 ADV find?
464 ADV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; offside front upper macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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