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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,457 cc

JFH 837MOT history

JFH 837 is a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
81,850 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JFH 837
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JFH 837 was last recorded at 81,850 miles on 18 May 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,827 miles · 6 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,850 miles
  • 2025 – 80,362 miles
  • 2024 – 77,885 miles
  • 2023 – 75,175 miles
  • 2022 – 72,121 miles
  • 2021 – 69,245 miles
  • 2020 – 66,788 miles
  • 2019 – 63,174 miles
  • 2018 – 59,517 miles
  • 2017 – 56,399 miles
  • 2016 – 52,164 miles
  • 2015 – 47,800 miles
  • 2014 – 43,565 miles
  • 2013 – 38,839 miles
  • 2012 – 34,870 miles
  • 2011 – 29,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,850 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear rear suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody paintedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,850 miles (+23)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,850 miles
    Test number
    739179262565
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody painted

  2. Fail81,827 miles (+1,465)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,827 miles
    Test number
    852624405374
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front most inner sill out rigger near subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch front most at end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at front most inner sill out rigger near subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at strut tower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch front most at end of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody painted

  3. Pass80,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    191015883107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,362 miles (+2,477)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,362 miles
    Test number
    609238002309
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass77,885 miles (+2,710)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,885 miles
    Test number
    785528679045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,175 miles (+3,054)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    718182448526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,121 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,121 miles
    Test number
    303275865719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,245 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    69,245 miles
    Test number
    804812944033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,788 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2021
    Odometer
    66,788 miles
    Test number
    741320300431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2020
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    248683254521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,174 miles (+3,657)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,174 miles
    Test number
    797006974069
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

  12. Pass59,517 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,517 miles
    Test number
    841770324033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail59,507 miles (+3,108)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,507 miles
    Test number
    492687629205
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass56,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    500870749640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,399 miles (+4,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    188863721336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass52,164 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,164 miles
    Test number
    270047462530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,800 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,800 miles
    Test number
    629777805128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,565 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,565 miles
    Test number
    956538494005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,839 miles (+3,969)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,839 miles
    Test number
    558225303188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,870 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,870 miles
    Test number
    249815022191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,841 miles
    Test number
    388433441198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JFH 837

What vehicle is registration JFH 837 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JFH 837 on a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 May 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 JFH 837 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JFH 837 is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on JFH 837?
The MOT on JFH 837 is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JFH 837 done?
JFH 837 was recorded at 81,850 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has JFH 837 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JFH 837 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on JFH 837 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 JFH 837 find?
JFH 837 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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