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White · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc

G8 DHCMOT history

G8 DHC is a white petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 158,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,743 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
5,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G8 DHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G8 DHC was last recorded at 158,743 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
156,209 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,534 miles
Average per year
5,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,743 miles
  • 2025 – 156,209 miles
  • 2024 – 154,173 miles
  • 2023 – 151,152 miles
  • 2022 – 145,310 miles
  • 2021 – 140,382 miles
  • 2020 – 135,567 miles
  • 2019 – 127,928 miles
  • 2018 – 120,720 miles
  • 2017 – 112,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,743 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 30 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,743 miles (+2,534)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,743 miles
    Test number
    474494057817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,209 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    156,209 miles
    Test number
    308463511577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,173 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,173 miles
    Test number
    603231274028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,152 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,152 miles
    Test number
    954186130944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,310 miles (+4,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,310 miles
    Test number
    108647975290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass140,382 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    140,382 miles
    Test number
    398050981210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,567 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    135,567 miles
    Test number
    382276800503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,928 miles (+7,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    846536021788
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass120,720 miles (+8,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,720 miles
    Test number
    179682984479
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass112,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,035 miles
    Test number
    532225893849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,997 km (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,997 km
    Test number
    603593424439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,438 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,438 km
    Test number
    508150825109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about G8 DHC

Does G8 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G8 DHC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on G8 DHC?
The MOT on G8 DHC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G8 DHC done?
G8 DHC was recorded at 158,743 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,170 miles a year.
Has G8 DHC ever failed its MOT?
No. G8 DHC has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on G8 DHC 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 G8 DHC find?
G8 DHC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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