
Subaru Forester
White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
S108 CTCMOT history
S108 CTC is a white petrol Subaru Forester first used on 5 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 212,775 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 212,775 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S108 CTC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 5 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S108 CTC was last recorded at 212,775 miles on 29 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 212,772 miles · 26 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,775 miles
- 2025 – 204,115 miles
- 2024 – 194,730 miles
- 2023 – 190,073 miles
- 2022 – 183,142 miles
- 2020 – 175,006 miles
- 2019 – 164,623 miles
- 2018 – 157,974 miles
- 2017 – 144,151 miles
- 2016 – 126,862 miles
- 2015 – 122,667 miles
- 2014 – 119,170 miles
- 2013 – 114,868 miles
- 2012 – 110,951 miles
- 2011 – 105,675 miles
- 2010 – 101,143 miles
- 2009 – 96,651 miles
- 2008 – 91,494 miles
- 2007 – 82,523 miles
- 2006 – 77,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,775 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 212,775 miles
- Test number
- 441651386172
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail212,772 miles (+8,657)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,772 miles
- Test number
- 608100126204
- DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass204,115 miles (+198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 204,115 miles
- Test number
- 549184597376
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail203,917 miles (+9,187)12 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,917 miles
- Test number
- 332838988745
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass194,730 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 194,730 miles
- Test number
- 733553849209
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail194,730 miles (+4,657)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,730 miles
- Test number
- 771535419457
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb insercure (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,073 miles (+43)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 190,073 miles
- Test number
- 248332874726
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail190,030 miles (+6,888)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,030 miles
- Test number
- 710938498258
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,142 miles (+8,136)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 183,142 miles
- Test number
- 327256806746
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass175,006 miles (+10,383)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 175,006 miles
- Test number
- 836062078596
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass164,623 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 164,623 miles
- Test number
- 299871774624
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail164,614 miles (+6,640)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,614 miles
- Test number
- 680279726539
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront tyres perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass157,974 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 157,974 miles
- Test number
- 746055048111
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail157,974 miles (+13,823)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,974 miles
- Test number
- 781671311816
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,151 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 144,151 miles
- Test number
- 249488798265
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension spongy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension spongy
Fail144,151 miles (+17,289)11 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,151 miles
- Test number
- 615462684879
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner and outer (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension spongy
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension spongy
Pass126,862 miles (+257)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 126,862 miles
- Test number
- 348971734277
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail126,605 miles (+3,938)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,605 miles
- Test number
- 666810505740
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass122,667 miles (+3,497)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 122,667 miles
- Test number
- 215481215191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,170 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 119,170 miles
- Test number
- 995934914153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,868 miles (+3,917)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 114,868 miles
- Test number
- 638548003120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,951 miles (+33)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 110,951 miles
- Test number
- 126565312168
- NoteMajor engine oil leak at front
- NoteRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Fail110,918 miles (+5,243)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,918 miles
- Test number
- 489667102159
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteMajor engine oil leak at front
- NoteRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Pass105,675 miles (+4,532)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 105,675 miles
- Test number
- 305589781066
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake pads getting thin ?
- NoteRear exhaust silencer is deteriorating
Pass101,143 miles (+4,492)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 101,143 miles
- Test number
- 191498280019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear silencer is deteriorating
Pass96,651 miles (+5,157)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 96,651 miles
- Test number
- 734612679030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 91,494 miles
- Test number
- 952168188028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,494 miles (+8,971)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,494 miles
- Test number
- 162878688459
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass82,523 miles (+5,230)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 82,523 miles
- Test number
- 713029957034
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish in the tread area.
Pass77,293 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 77,293 miles
- Test number
- 151022256459
- NoteBoth front tyres are perishing in tread grooves
Questions about S108 CTC
- Does S108 CTC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S108 CTC is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S108 CTC?
- The MOT on S108 CTC is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S108 CTC done?
- S108 CTC was recorded at 212,775 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 6,685 miles a year.
- Has S108 CTC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S108 CTC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S108 CTC 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 S108 CTC find?
- S108 CTC passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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