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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,994 cc

LP08 CMYMOT history

LP08 CMY is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
158,874 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 CMY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 CMY was last recorded at 158,874 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 9,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,973 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,901 miles
Average per year
8,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,874 miles
  • 2025 – 148,973 miles
  • 2024 – 137,330 miles
  • 2023 – 126,537 miles
  • 2022 – 115,048 miles
  • 2021 – 100,295 miles
  • 2020 – 96,563 miles
  • 2019 – 89,995 miles
  • 2018 – 74,751 miles
  • 2017 – 60,472 miles
  • 2016 – 52,144 miles
  • 2015 – 47,167 miles
  • 2014 – 40,271 miles
  • 2013 – 34,531 miles
  • 2012 – 29,235 miles
  • 2011 – 24,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,874 miles (+9,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    157193561703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,973 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    148,973 miles
    Test number
    827913033897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail148,968 miles (+11,638)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,968 miles
    Test number
    843384550295
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer unions poor/corroded

  4. Pass137,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    497539886814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor both silencer unions corroded

  5. Fail137,330 miles (+10,793)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,330 miles
    Test number
    109001119990
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor both silencer unions corroded

  6. Pass126,537 miles (+11,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,537 miles
    Test number
    402480328292
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front antiroll bar link creaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,048 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    818137908555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,045 miles (+14,750)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    959892665713
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,295 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    100,295 miles
    Test number
    838662918249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    185218120493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,563 miles (+6,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,563 miles
    Test number
    788794347788
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass89,995 miles (+15,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,995 miles
    Test number
    862244873039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,751 miles (+14,279)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    710150583220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,472 miles (+8,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    60,472 miles
    Test number
    889796214909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,144 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    52,144 miles
    Test number
    404640855734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,167 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,167 miles
    Test number
    537571795177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,271 miles (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,271 miles
    Test number
    329397394168
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass34,531 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    516303393180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,235 miles (+4,688)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,235 miles
    Test number
    535762492173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,547 miles
    Test number
    799519391195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 CMY

Does LP08 CMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 CMY is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 CMY?
The MOT on LP08 CMY is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 CMY done?
LP08 CMY was recorded at 158,874 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,996 miles a year.
Has LP08 CMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 CMY has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 CMY 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 LP08 CMY find?
LP08 CMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bush.

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