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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc

M11 XUEMOT history

M11 XUE is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
88,459 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M11 XUE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M11 XUE was last recorded at 88,459 miles on 22 Jul 2025, 4,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,311 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,148 miles
Average per year
3,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,459 miles
  • 2024 – 84,311 miles
  • 2023 – 80,265 miles
  • 2022 – 79,753 miles
  • 2021 – 78,626 miles
  • 2020 – 77,148 miles
  • 2019 – 75,534 miles
  • 2018 – 73,866 miles
  • 2017 – 71,183 miles
  • 2016 – 65,832 miles
  • 2015 – 62,092 miles
  • 2014 – 60,071 miles
  • 2013 – 53,423 miles
  • 2012 – 46,207 miles
  • 2011 – 41,921 miles
  • 2009 – 36,212 miles
  • 2008 – 28,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,459 miles
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted
  • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,459 miles (+4,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,459 miles
    Test number
    119950788633
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  2. Pass84,311 miles (+4,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    272208875885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass80,265 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,265 miles
    Test number
    241431751583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass79,753 miles (+1,127)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    952352525930
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing , both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively , corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule , both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass78,626 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    659277084660
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear shock casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail78,626 miles (+1,478)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,626 miles
    Test number
    498934779332
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front and rear shock casing's corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass77,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    220449181924
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror repeater lenses damaged 50% is still working
  8. Fail77,148 miles (+1,614)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    959040538597
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror repeater lenses damaged 50% is still working
  9. Pass75,534 miles (+1,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,534 miles
    Test number
    928334052646
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass73,866 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,866 miles
    Test number
    158761023111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,766 miles (+2,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,766 miles
    Test number
    499651351184
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
  12. Pass71,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,183 miles
    Test number
    370700385270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,183 miles (+5,351)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,183 miles
    Test number
    387136886732
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass65,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    884755133679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,832 miles (+3,740)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    620006690450
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryEngine Malfunction lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass62,092 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,092 miles
    Test number
    658680055056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,071 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,071 miles
    Test number
    695883754089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,423 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    857085743027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,207 miles (+4,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,207 miles
    Test number
    627204612097
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass41,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,921 miles
    Test number
    147448011451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,920 miles (+5,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,920 miles
    Test number
    136508411052
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass36,212 miles (+7,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,212 miles
    Test number
    570078549373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass28,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    940126228316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M11 XUE

Does M11 XUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M11 XUE expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M11 XUE?
The MOT on M11 XUE expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M11 XUE done?
M11 XUE was recorded at 88,459 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2025, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
Has M11 XUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M11 XUE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on M11 XUE 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 M11 XUE find?
M11 XUE passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: sill covers fitted; slight underside corrosion; undertrays fitted.

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