Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc
K27 CDBMOT history
K27 CDB is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 155,383 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K27 CDB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Nov 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K27 CDB was last recorded at 155,383 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 155,372 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 6,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,383 miles
- 2025 – 152,340 miles
- 2023 – 152,077 miles
- 2021 – 146,456 miles
- 2020 – 136,798 miles
- 2019 – 127,033 miles
- 2018 – 119,536 miles
- 2017 – 112,186 miles
- 2016 – 102,192 miles
- 2015 – 96,539 miles
- 2014 – 86,302 miles
- 2013 – 80,823 miles
- 2012 – 75,427 miles
- 2011 – 69,172 miles
- 2010 – 61,892 miles
- 2009 – 52,364 miles
- 2008 – 41,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,383 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory10 MOTs, 2008–2015
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
24 tests since 21 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,383 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 155,383 miles
- Test number
- 290441979287
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail155,372 miles (+3,032)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,372 miles
- Test number
- 982423898904
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,340 miles (+263)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 152,340 miles
- Test number
- 889744898672
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside
Pass152,077 miles (+5,621)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 152,077 miles
- Test number
- 360785839979
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective n/s o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,456 miles (+9,658)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,456 miles
- Test number
- 855734714862
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,798 miles (+9)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 136,798 miles
- Test number
- 218041445324
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail136,789 miles (+9,756)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,789 miles
- Test number
- 380495480687
- MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,033 miles (+42)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 127,033 miles
- Test number
- 781250425161
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail126,991 miles (+7,455)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,991 miles
- Test number
- 237362542004
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,536 miles (+7,350)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 119,536 miles
- Test number
- 722088164714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,186 miles (+9,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 112,186 miles
- Test number
- 769167558673
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)
Pass102,192 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 102,192 miles
- Test number
- 386318912814
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,181 miles (+5,642)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,181 miles
- Test number
- 853669373303
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass96,539 miles (+10,237)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 96,539 miles
- Test number
- 203030900249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass86,302 miles (+5,479)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 86,302 miles
- Test number
- 496139624312
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
- NoteCorrosion to front crossmember
Pass80,823 miles (+5,396)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 807556113345
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
Pass75,427 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 75,427 miles
- Test number
- 285124722308
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to rear exhaust hanger brackets
Fail75,425 miles (+6,253)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,425 miles
- Test number
- 309254022360
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to rear exhaust hanger brackets
Pass69,172 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,172 miles
- Test number
- 827371821377
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
Fail69,169 miles (+7,277)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,169 miles
- Test number
- 295174811396
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded
Pass61,892 miles (+9,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 61,892 miles
- Test number
- 900920230393
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,364 miles (+10,672)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 52,364 miles
- Test number
- 553389209372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear right hand shockabsorber dust cover detached
Pass41,692 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 41,692 miles
- Test number
- 404047498208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail41,692 miles4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,692 miles
- Test number
- 303295298494
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about K27 CDB
- Does K27 CDB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K27 CDB is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K27 CDB?
- The MOT on K27 CDB is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K27 CDB done?
- K27 CDB was recorded at 155,383 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,489 miles a year.
- Has K27 CDB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K27 CDB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on K27 CDB 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 K27 CDB find?
- K27 CDB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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