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Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,994 cc

JAN 718MOT history

JAN 718 is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,037 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAN 718
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAN 718 was last recorded at 60,037 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,743 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,294 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,037 miles
  • 2025 – 54,743 miles
  • 2024 – 53,736 miles
  • 2023 – 50,340 miles
  • 2022 – 47,854 miles
  • 2021 – 44,856 miles
  • 2020 – 41,862 miles
  • 2019 – 39,709 miles
  • 2018 – 37,314 miles
  • 2017 – 34,372 miles
  • 2016 – 31,523 miles
  • 2015 – 28,093 miles
  • 2014 – 22,297 miles
  • 2013 – 15,691 miles
  • 2012 – 11,659 miles
  • 2011 – 8,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,037 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,037 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,037 miles
    Test number
    795500033112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,743 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,743 miles
    Test number
    267118695937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,736 miles (+3,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    53,736 miles
    Test number
    294094436058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass50,340 miles (+2,486)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    956736272216
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass47,854 miles (+2,998)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,854 miles
    Test number
    766375187206
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass44,856 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    154476169203
    • 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 centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail44,856 miles (+2,994)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    706914846508
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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 centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass41,862 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    41,862 miles
    Test number
    505655188746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    470253185179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,709 miles (+2,395)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    103707892526
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass37,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    570647777202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,314 miles (+2,942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,314 miles
    Test number
    378116674382
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,372 miles (+2,849)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    865299833467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,523 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,523 miles
    Test number
    712914456476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    358654695148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,093 miles (+5,796)2 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    257204195142
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level low
    • NoteMiddle exhaust heat shield slightly insecure
    • NoteNear side front brake pads linings look deteriorated????

  17. Pass22,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    335260604401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail22,297 miles (+6,606)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,297 miles
    Test number
    499127894137
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side front brake binds slightly
    • NoteNear side front tyre treads edges worn slightly

  19. Pass15,691 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,691 miles
    Test number
    246358793199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCondition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic bodysills .

  20. Fail15,691 miles (+4,032)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,691 miles
    Test number
    869458093198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteCondition of front and rear suspension components (rusty).
    • NoteNearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic bodysills .

  21. Pass11,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    549524472125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,659 miles (+3,403)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    998764972186
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

  23. Pass8,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    8,256 miles
    Test number
    465651791064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JAN 718

What vehicle is registration JAN 718 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAN 718 on a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Mar 2008. 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 JAN 718 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JAN 718 is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on JAN 718?
The MOT on JAN 718 is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JAN 718 done?
JAN 718 was recorded at 60,037 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has JAN 718 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAN 718 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on JAN 718 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 JAN 718 find?
JAN 718 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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