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Subaru Forester

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,998 cc

S30 JRAMOT history

S30 JRA is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 30 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,892 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
98,892 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 JRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 JRA was last recorded at 98,892 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,101 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,791 miles
Average per year
7,538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,892 miles
  • 2025 – 91,101 miles
  • 2024 – 84,157 miles
  • 2023 – 76,695 miles
  • 2022 – 69,093 miles
  • 2021 – 55,119 miles
  • 2020 – 43,519 miles
  • 2019 – 35,755 miles
  • 2018 – 25,587 miles
  • 2017 – 23,284 miles
  • 2016 – 20,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,892 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,892 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    808352221926
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail98,875 miles (+7,774)4 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    115283422530
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working N/S also poor (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass91,101 miles (+6,944)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    91,101 miles
    Test number
    504662636073
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside washer output poor
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,157 miles (+13)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    651735988589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail84,144 miles (+7,449)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,144 miles
    Test number
    934074282432
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass76,695 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    307625960378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail76,672 miles (+7,579)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    915640831652
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,093 miles (+13,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,093 miles
    Test number
    106306349873
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass55,119 miles (+11,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,119 miles
    Test number
    895208665601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass43,519 miles (+7,764)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,519 miles
    Test number
    713647735854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,755 miles (+10,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    476176731934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,587 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,587 miles
    Test number
    568778162615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass24,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,757 miles
    Test number
    698811865110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail24,757 miles (+1,473)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,757 miles
    Test number
    724363161205
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass23,284 miles (+2,998)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    23,284 miles
    Test number
    297731871449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,286 miles
    Test number
    246807636310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 JRA

Does S30 JRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 JRA is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 JRA?
The MOT on S30 JRA is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 JRA done?
S30 JRA was recorded at 98,892 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,538 miles a year.
Has S30 JRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 JRA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S30 JRA 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 S30 JRA find?
S30 JRA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.

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