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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,450 cc

LL56 EJKMOT history

LL56 EJK is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 12 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 186,702 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
186,702 km
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,926 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 EJK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,450 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL56 EJK was last recorded at 186,702 km on 11 May 2026, 3,582 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,120 km · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,582 km
Average per year
4,926 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,702 km
  • 2025 – 183,120 km
  • 2024 – 178,442 km
  • 2023 – 175,522 km
  • 2021 – 163,524 km
  • 2019 – 154,276 km
  • 2018 – 149,235 km
  • 2017 – 143,545 km
  • 2016 – 137,851 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,702 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-R18 95W

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,702 km (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    186,702 km
    Test number
    827152367168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass183,120 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,120 km
    Test number
    728684044498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail183,120 km (+4,678)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,120 km
    Test number
    770038096208
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,442 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    178,442 km
    Test number
    122457892800
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail178,435 km (+2,913)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,435 km
    Test number
    580726584748
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 worn near smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass175,522 km2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,522 km
    Test number
    292714735792
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (both front headlamp lenses deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chips in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Fail175,522 km1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,522 km
    Test number
    490067185725
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (both front headlamp lenses deteriorated) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (chips in screen) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass172,755 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    172,755 miles
    Test number
    314591925850
    • AdvisoryHeadlight leds faded worn ,beam image is weak .

  9. Pass163,524 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,524 km
    Test number
    942261985077
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-R18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail163,524 km (+9,248)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,524 km
    Test number
    624637609157
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-R18 95W (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass154,276 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    154,276 km
    Test number
    680816711480
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail154,276 km (+5,041)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,276 km
    Test number
    319540414753
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass149,235 km (+5)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,235 km
    Test number
    559658246741
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail149,230 km (+5,685)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,230 km
    Test number
    146625144979
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge of tread advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass143,545 km (+5,694)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,545 km
    Test number
    757383593723
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres 3mm on inner section of measurable tread
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm on inner section of measurable tread

  16. Pass137,851 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,851 km
    Test number
    869315091295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LL56 EJK

Does LL56 EJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL56 EJK is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL56 EJK?
The MOT on LL56 EJK is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL56 EJK done?
LL56 EJK was recorded at 186,702 km at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,926 km a year.
Has LL56 EJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 EJK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LL56 EJK 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 LL56 EJK find?
LL56 EJK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively (both front discs); nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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