Subaru Forester
Red and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc
J9 BUEMOT history
J9 BUE is a red and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 18 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,285 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 117,285 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,658 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 BUE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Red and Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 18 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 BUE was last recorded at 117,285 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,177 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 108 miles
- Average per year
- 4,658 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,285 miles
- 2025 – 104,561 miles
- 2024 – 100,644 miles
- 2023 – 90,629 miles
- 2021 – 82,758 miles
- 2020 – 75,470 miles
- 2019 – 70,478 miles
- 2018 – 61,388 miles
- 2017 – 56,676 miles
- 2016 – 52,158 miles
- 2015 – 47,249 miles
- 2014 – 46,250 miles
- 2013 – 45,043 miles
- 2012 – 43,225 miles
- 2011 – 41,679 miles
- 2010 – 40,066 miles
- 2009 – 37,019 miles
- 2008 – 32,647 miles
- 2007 – 27,584 miles
- 2006 – 23,286 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,285 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,285 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 117,285 miles
- Test number
- 507430902312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,177 miles (+12,616)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,177 miles
- Test number
- 148368853950
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,561 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 104,561 miles
- Test number
- 652096085089
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded.
Fail104,560 miles (+3,916)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,560 miles
- Test number
- 903841693810
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded.
Pass100,644 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 100,644 miles
- Test number
- 227895688977
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in sub-frame mounting.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe mounting corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe mounting corroded.
Fail100,635 miles (+10,006)9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,635 miles
- Test number
- 232908502023
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm excessively corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Differential mounting bush's worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Differential mounting bush's worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass90,629 miles (+7,871)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 90,629 miles
- Test number
- 175498846127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension parts corroded
Pass82,758 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 82,758 miles
- Test number
- 111827069111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail82,758 miles (+7,288)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,758 miles
- Test number
- 444203627754
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass75,470 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 75,470 miles
- Test number
- 434696830542
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail75,466 miles (+4,988)9 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,466 miles
- Test number
- 575361965331
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass70,478 miles (+9,090)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 70,478 miles
- Test number
- 865250036913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,388 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 61,388 miles
- Test number
- 163791133888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,388 miles (+4,712)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,388 miles
- Test number
- 299917686025
- MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Pass56,676 miles (+4,518)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 56,676 miles
- Test number
- 604949070021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,158 miles (+4,909)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,158 miles
- Test number
- 738533299104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,249 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 47,249 miles
- Test number
- 109710915216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,249 miles (+999)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,249 miles
- Test number
- 439740915273
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass46,250 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,250 miles
- Test number
- 418259104286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,043 miles (+1,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 45,043 miles
- Test number
- 697651813297
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass43,225 miles (+1,546)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 43,225 miles
- Test number
- 728212712213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,679 miles (+1,613)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 41,679 miles
- Test number
- 747719201253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,066 miles (+3,047)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,066 miles
- Test number
- 971490110204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,019 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,019 miles
- Test number
- 343816799145
- Repaired at testCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass37,019 miles (+4,372)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 37,019 miles
- Test number
- 393686499162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,647 miles (+5,063)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 32,647 miles
- Test number
- 351369218466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,584 miles (+4,298)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 27,584 miles
- Test number
- 323945317276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 23,286 miles
- Test number
- 633686716282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about J9 BUE
- Does J9 BUE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 BUE is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 BUE?
- The MOT on J9 BUE is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J9 BUE done?
- J9 BUE was recorded at 117,285 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,658 miles a year.
- Has J9 BUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 BUE has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 BUE 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 J9 BUE find?
- J9 BUE passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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