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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

S4 KBBMOT history

S4 KBB is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 174,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,286 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 KBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 KBB was last recorded at 174,286 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,162 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,124 miles
Average per year
6,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,286 miles
  • 2025 – 167,162 miles
  • 2024 – 158,757 miles
  • 2023 – 149,026 miles
  • 2022 – 141,236 miles
  • 2021 – 129,520 miles
  • 2020 – 123,762 miles
  • 2019 – 119,787 miles
  • 2018 – 114,353 miles
  • 2017 – 106,716 miles
  • 2016 – 98,404 miles
  • 2015 – 85,450 miles
  • 2010 – 85,233 miles
  • 2009 – 80,141 miles
  • 2008 – 68,199 miles
  • 2007 – 53,415 miles
  • 2006 – 40,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,286 miles (+7,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,286 miles
    Test number
    512936010157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass167,162 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,162 miles
    Test number
    329774596400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,757 miles (+247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    158,757 miles
    Test number
    157477061697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member and trailing arms all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,510 miles (+9,484)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,510 miles
    Test number
    746257196515
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cross member and trailing arms all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,026 miles (+7,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    819114168533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass141,236 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,236 miles
    Test number
    637193982451
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle at joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 3 pipes at jucnction (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail141,190 miles (+11,670)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,190 miles
    Test number
    983581150462
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Diff oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass129,520 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    129,520 miles
    Test number
    190170404228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,762 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,762 miles
    Test number
    358801361898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,787 miles (+5,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,787 miles
    Test number
    849073046728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,353 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,353 miles
    Test number
    720668534199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,716 miles (+8,312)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,716 miles
    Test number
    715696878577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge badly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge badly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass98,404 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    723420049861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,773 miles (+8,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,773 miles
    Test number
    138275390750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,450 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,450 miles
    Test number
    857121475048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,233 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    660558430209
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake discs worn and scored

  17. Fail85,233 miles (+5,092)6 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    880488630247
    • Repaired at testAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear brake discs worn and scored

  18. Pass80,141 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,141 miles
    Test number
    274303539297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,199 miles (+14,784)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,199 miles
    Test number
    401791148207
    • NoteAll tyres worn low
    • NoteExhaust system rusty
    • NoteOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush is leaking fluid

  20. Pass53,415 miles (+12,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,415 miles
    Test number
    583906587162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass40,518 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    424793536191
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Questions about S4 KBB

Does S4 KBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 KBB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 KBB?
The MOT on S4 KBB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 KBB done?
S4 KBB was recorded at 174,286 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,573 miles a year.
Has S4 KBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 KBB has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S4 KBB 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 S4 KBB find?
S4 KBB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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