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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

K40 BUYMOT history

K40 BUY is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,138 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 BUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 BUY was last recorded at 109,138 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 1,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,386 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,752 miles
Average per year
4,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,138 miles
  • 2025 – 107,386 miles
  • 2024 – 106,567 miles
  • 2023 – 101,931 miles
  • 2022 – 97,717 miles
  • 2021 – 91,806 miles
  • 2020 – 85,253 miles
  • 2019 – 83,081 miles
  • 2018 – 78,356 miles
  • 2017 – 74,363 miles
  • 2016 – 70,989 miles
  • 2015 – 67,080 miles
  • 2014 – 64,613 miles
  • 2013 – 62,802 miles
  • 2012 – 58,825 miles
  • 2011 – 53,793 miles
  • 2010 – 48,986 miles
  • 2009 – 43,672 miles
  • 2008 – 38,350 miles
  • 2007 – 31,483 miles
  • 2006 – 25,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,138 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,138 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    947816667891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,386 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,386 miles
    Test number
    967275655787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,567 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    120819292422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,931 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,931 miles
    Test number
    844154477325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,717 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,717 miles
    Test number
    817360366677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,716 miles (+5,910)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    979876480866
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass91,806 miles (+6,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,806 miles
    Test number
    337481391061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,253 miles (+2,172)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    387236261406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,081 miles (+4,725)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    451385202143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,356 miles (+3,993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,356 miles
    Test number
    700032443696
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 2-3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass74,363 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    940803639354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,989 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,989 miles
    Test number
    106807804783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    540663939908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot weeping grease slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to get slightly low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded but not blowing

  14. Fail67,079 miles (+2,466)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    313024256996
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer cv boot weeping grease slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting to get slightly low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded but not blowing

  15. Pass64,613 miles (+1,811)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,613 miles
    Test number
    317005524470
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear subframe corroded
    • NoteTail box corroded not blowing

  16. Pass62,802 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,802 miles
    Test number
    637711633270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,825 miles (+5,032)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    329526922473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,793 miles (+4,807)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,793 miles
    Test number
    609940021236
    • NoteExhaust is rotten but not blowing.

  19. Pass48,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    920788620231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,986 miles (+5,314)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,986 miles
    Test number
    972868820233
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass43,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,672 miles
    Test number
    281061339227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,672 miles (+5,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,672 miles
    Test number
    354161939447
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass38,350 miles (+6,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,350 miles
    Test number
    934471738235
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail31,483 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    331873237412
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass31,483 miles (+5,841)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    862303637260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,642 miles
    Test number
    941679826268
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about K40 BUY

Does K40 BUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 BUY is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K40 BUY?
The MOT on K40 BUY is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K40 BUY done?
K40 BUY was recorded at 109,138 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,154 miles a year.
Has K40 BUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 BUY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on K40 BUY 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 K40 BUY find?
K40 BUY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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