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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,994 cc

K50 SWSMOT history

K50 SWS is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,325 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 SWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 SWS was last recorded at 129,325 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,324 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,325 miles
  • 2025 – 118,329 miles
  • 2024 – 106,638 miles
  • 2022 – 94,441 miles
  • 2021 – 87,340 miles
  • 2020 – 83,632 miles
  • 2019 – 81,580 miles
  • 2018 – 78,143 miles
  • 2017 – 72,471 miles
  • 2016 – 68,462 miles
  • 2015 – 63,498 miles
  • 2014 – 56,656 miles
  • 2013 – 49,360 miles
  • 2012 – 33,650 miles
  • 2011 – 29,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,325 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,325 miles
    Test number
    915453195864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  2. Fail129,324 miles (+10,995)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,324 miles
    Test number
    235429429260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe undersealed

  3. Pass118,329 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,329 miles
    Test number
    578938026372
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,329 miles (+11,691)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,329 miles
    Test number
    971277394825
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pink bulb (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,638 miles (+12,197)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    106,638 miles
    Test number
    264386396018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,441 miles (+269)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    94,441 miles
    Test number
    737625380667
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail94,172 miles (+6,832)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,172 miles
    Test number
    623019770081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,340 miles (+3,708)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    621443698676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass83,632 miles (+2,052)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    183160630046
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,580 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    517981110560
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,143 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    215899651802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    793913453930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,471 miles (+4,009)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,471 miles
    Test number
    241913871341
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass68,462 miles (+4,964)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,462 miles
    Test number
    896625337647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,498 miles (+6,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,498 miles
    Test number
    493434772911
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass56,656 miles (+7,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,656 miles
    Test number
    117215114359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass49,360 miles (+15,710)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,360 miles
    Test number
    569285113367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,650 miles (+4,175)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    485484902105
    • NoteFull underside of car dirty
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  19. Fail29,475 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    775707001329
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNo window switches fitted to vehicle
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  20. Pass29,475 miles (+4,180)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    948347401329
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges
    • NoteNo window switches fitted to vehicle
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Fail25,295 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    187232301115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass25,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    25,295 miles
    Test number
    298082401127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K50 SWS

Does K50 SWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 SWS is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 SWS?
The MOT on K50 SWS is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 SWS done?
K50 SWS was recorded at 129,325 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,973 miles a year.
Has K50 SWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 SWS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 SWS 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 K50 SWS find?
K50 SWS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear subframe undersealed.

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