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Subaru Forester

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

LS04 SUBMOT history

LS04 SUB is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
141,469 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 SUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 SUB was last recorded at 141,469 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,580 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
5,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,469 miles
  • 2024 – 140,580 miles
  • 2023 – 138,281 miles
  • 2022 – 136,279 miles
  • 2021 – 133,404 miles
  • 2020 – 130,193 miles
  • 2019 – 126,518 miles
  • 2018 – 123,164 miles
  • 2017 – 119,151 miles
  • 2016 – 113,890 miles
  • 2015 – 106,848 miles
  • 2014 – 97,555 miles
  • 2013 – 88,723 miles
  • 2012 – 81,104 miles
  • 2011 – 73,799 miles
  • 2010 – 64,676 miles
  • 2009 – 55,691 miles
  • 2008 – 44,113 miles
  • 2007 – 32,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,469 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,469 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    141,469 miles
    Test number
    851487585096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,580 miles (+2,299)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,580 miles
    Test number
    644011562276
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass138,281 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,281 miles
    Test number
    481083321620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,279 miles (+2,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,279 miles
    Test number
    732520966497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,404 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,404 miles
    Test number
    575930630587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass130,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    266783950970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,193 miles (+3,675)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,193 miles
    Test number
    343747843177
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass126,518 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,518 miles
    Test number
    743945324371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,511 miles (+3,347)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,511 miles
    Test number
    914509084365
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass123,164 miles (+4,013)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    973908188506
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass119,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    100010328698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,151 miles (+5,261)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,151 miles
    Test number
    466775198883
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre o/s/f & o/s/r

  13. Pass113,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    651150922788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,890 miles (+7,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,890 miles
    Test number
    995331018687
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass106,848 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,848 miles
    Test number
    618028005235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail106,848 miles (+9,293)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,848 miles
    Test number
    988048605248
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass97,555 miles (+8,832)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,555 miles
    Test number
    416544354257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip pad wearing
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket deteriorating

  18. Pass88,723 miles (+7,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,723 miles
    Test number
    585468773027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass81,104 miles (+7,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,104 miles
    Test number
    829723582071
    • NoteUnable to test nearside front adult seatbelt due to a child seat fitted

  20. Pass73,799 miles (+55)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,799 miles
    Test number
    138949081029
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

  21. Fail73,744 miles (+9,068)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    669103681048
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

  22. Pass64,676 miles (+8,985)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,676 miles
    Test number
    390379860074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass55,691 miles (+11,578)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,691 miles
    Test number
    183484589066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,113 miles (+12,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    44,113 miles
    Test number
    661473378090
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  25. Pass32,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    784432687067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 SUB

Does LS04 SUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 SUB is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 SUB?
The MOT on LS04 SUB is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 SUB done?
LS04 SUB was recorded at 141,469 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 5,875 miles a year.
Has LS04 SUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 SUB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LS04 SUB 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 LS04 SUB find?
LS04 SUB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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