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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 2,457 cc

S25 XTEMOT history

S25 XTE is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 24 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
138,314 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 XTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 May 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 XTE was last recorded at 138,314 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 7,979 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,335 miles · 7 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
7,979 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,314 miles
  • 2022 – 130,335 miles
  • 2021 – 123,297 miles
  • 2020 – 121,749 miles
  • 2019 – 119,266 miles
  • 2018 – 114,369 miles
  • 2017 – 105,355 miles
  • 2016 – 94,834 miles
  • 2015 – 84,333 miles
  • 2014 – 71,889 miles
  • 2013 – 57,067 miles
  • 2012 – 51,770 miles
  • 2011 – 46,617 miles
  • 2010 – 37,308 miles
  • 2009 – 30,335 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,314 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,314 miles (+7,979)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    138,314 miles
    Test number
    149471989419
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass130,335 miles (+7,038)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,335 miles
    Test number
    685208976162
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres both slightly smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass123,297 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    123,297 miles
    Test number
    905321354288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail123,297 miles (+1,548)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,297 miles
    Test number
    909712858711
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,749 miles (+2,483)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,749 miles
    Test number
    820636655005
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust flange corroded but not likely to come detached
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass119,266 miles (+4,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,266 miles
    Test number
    835877254674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass114,369 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,369 miles
    Test number
    322839791457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail114,367 miles (+9,012)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,367 miles
    Test number
    578354182496
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass105,355 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,355 miles
    Test number
    443241245953
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail105,354 miles (+10,520)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,354 miles
    Test number
    513970765881
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass94,834 miles (+10,501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    540127685730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,333 miles (+12,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,333 miles
    Test number
    421461233002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    886182844331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,889 miles (+14,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,889 miles
    Test number
    209412344388
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass57,067 miles (+5,297)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    797966643395
    • NoteCovers fitted to both outer sills.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass51,770 miles (+5,153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    966586742351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,617 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    46,617 miles
    Test number
    879165751357
    • NoteFront disc very worn

  18. Fail46,611 miles (+9,303)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,611 miles
    Test number
    626094951334
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront disc very worn

  19. Pass37,308 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,308 miles
    Test number
    290693990168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,335 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    30,335 miles
    Test number
    301652699041
    • NoteAdvise front brake pads low and discs worn advise all tyres worn on inner edges advise some damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Questions about S25 XTE

Does S25 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 XTE expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 XTE?
The MOT on S25 XTE expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 XTE done?
S25 XTE was recorded at 138,314 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has S25 XTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 XTE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S25 XTE 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 S25 XTE find?
S25 XTE passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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