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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

C8 FEJMOT history

C8 FEJ is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 165,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
165,950 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 FEJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 FEJ was last recorded at 165,950 miles on 15 May 2026, 4,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,643 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,307 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,950 miles
  • 2025 – 161,643 miles
  • 2024 – 159,316 miles
  • 2023 – 150,899 miles
  • 2022 – 146,099 miles
  • 2021 – 145,788 miles
  • 2020 – 139,452 miles
  • 2019 – 128,739 miles
  • 2017 – 122,385 miles
  • 2016 – 115,263 miles
  • 2015 – 111,771 miles
  • 2014 – 106,340 miles
  • 2013 – 96,840 miles
  • 2012 – 87,463 miles
  • 2011 – 79,044 miles
  • 2010 – 69,745 miles
  • 2009 – 61,583 miles
  • 2008 – 49,452 miles
  • 2006 – 31,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,950 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,950 miles (+4,307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    165,950 miles
    Test number
    895035757780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass161,643 miles (+2,327)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2026
    Odometer
    161,643 miles
    Test number
    337276839886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,316 miles (+8,417)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    159,316 miles
    Test number
    366187186842
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear under seal rear
  4. Pass150,899 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,899 miles
    Test number
    939059475948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,099 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,099 miles
    Test number
    211839611442
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail146,088 miles (+300)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,088 miles
    Test number
    897371802788
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail145,788 miles (+6,336)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,788 miles
    Test number
    549045261466
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass139,452 miles (+160)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,452 miles
    Test number
    787605706035
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box hanger broken and outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail139,292 miles (+10,553)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,292 miles
    Test number
    787305413994
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Honeycomb backround (0.1 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box hanger broken and outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass128,739 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    166378037784
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail128,731 miles (+6,346)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,731 miles
    Test number
    616196817412
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working passenger (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass122,385 miles (+7,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    122,385 miles
    Test number
    353618867874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti-roll bar drop-link ball-joint slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust catalytic converter heatshields - slight play
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming on rear subframe / suspension arms / fuel tank straps and inner sills
  13. Pass115,263 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,263 miles
    Test number
    912928939437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,771 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    355983465031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,340 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,340 miles
    Test number
    185975964482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,840 miles (+9,377)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    849385763065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,463 miles (+8,419)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,463 miles
    Test number
    107258862463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,044 miles (+9,299)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    928131881047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,745 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,745 miles
    Test number
    733416870021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,583 miles (+12,131)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,583 miles
    Test number
    560352789016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,452 miles (+17,938)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    301328388013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,514 miles
    Test number
    920687446231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 FEJ

Does C8 FEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 FEJ is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 FEJ?
The MOT on C8 FEJ is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 FEJ done?
C8 FEJ was recorded at 165,950 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has C8 FEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 FEJ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 FEJ 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 C8 FEJ find?
C8 FEJ passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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