Subaru Forester
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,994 cc
P613 JMSMOT history
P613 JMS is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 201,655 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 201,655 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,774 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P613 JMS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P613 JMS was last recorded at 201,655 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 199,636 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,019 miles
- Average per year
- 8,774 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 201,655 miles
- 2025 – 199,636 miles
- 2024 – 196,018 miles
- 2023 – 191,745 miles
- 2021 – 189,655 miles
- 2020 – 186,447 miles
- 2019 – 185,327 miles
- 2017 – 84,123 miles
- 2014 – 81,069 miles
- 2011 – 78,037 miles
- 2009 – 54,327 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass201,655 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint
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.
Vehicle under sealed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,655 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 201,655 miles
- Test number
- 641445498609
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint
Fail201,652 miles (+2,016)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,652 miles
- Test number
- 852485863263
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering column universal joint
Pass199,636 miles (+3,618)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 199,636 miles
- Test number
- 733901011304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,018 miles (+4,273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 196,018 miles
- Test number
- 551555082077
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Signs of over heating o/s/r brake
- AdvisorySome play in both inner rack joints
Pass191,745 miles (+2,090)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 191,745 miles
- Test number
- 886398306485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,655 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 189,655 miles
- Test number
- 691014810424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
Fail189,651 miles (+3,204)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,651 miles
- Test number
- 388093878264
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently base insecure bolts missing (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
Pass186,447 miles (+717)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 186,447 miles
- Test number
- 971241859420
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNsf and osf tyre valves perished
- AdvisoryVehicle under sealed
Pass185,730 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 185,730 miles
- Test number
- 554009268049
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavy undersealed
Fail185,726 miles (+399)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,726 miles
- Test number
- 866416586051
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by towbar (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavy undersealed
Pass185,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 185,327 miles
- Test number
- 451055965127
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 303088136840
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 166748118345
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass84,123 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 84,123 miles
- Test number
- 887001806004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,069 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 81,069 miles
- Test number
- 379478824172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail81,068 miles5 dangerous13 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,068 miles
- Test number
- 786247494072
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass80,046 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 80,046 km
- Test number
- 836227782223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 78,037 miles
- Test number
- 226947091103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,788 km1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,788 km
- Test number
- 821713540212
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in rear tyre
- NoteBoth rear tyres tread starting to crack.
- NoteSuspect exhaust leak at manifold.
Pass54,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 54,327 miles
- Test number
- 690658089162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P613 JMS
- Does P613 JMS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P613 JMS is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P613 JMS?
- The MOT on P613 JMS is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P613 JMS done?
- P613 JMS was recorded at 201,655 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,774 miles a year.
- Has P613 JMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P613 JMS has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on P613 JMS 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 P613 JMS find?
- P613 JMS passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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