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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 2,500 cc

S50 ARUMOT history

S50 ARU is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 132,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,325 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 ARU was last recorded at 132,325 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 5,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,015 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,310 miles
Average per year
7,636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,325 miles
  • 2024 – 127,015 miles
  • 2023 – 120,463 miles
  • 2022 – 115,348 miles
  • 2021 – 107,772 miles
  • 2020 – 101,310 miles
  • 2019 – 89,757 miles
  • 2018 – 80,020 miles
  • 2017 – 69,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,325 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 12 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,325 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,325 miles
    Test number
    162947693021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,015 miles (+6,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    127,015 miles
    Test number
    905108537862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,463 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,463 miles
    Test number
    637368174140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,348 miles (+7,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,348 miles
    Test number
    879365737193
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass107,772 miles (+6,462)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,772 miles
    Test number
    965199762976
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,310 miles (+11,553)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,310 miles
    Test number
    988181787674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,757 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,757 miles
    Test number
    165698918526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,020 miles (+10,910)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,020 miles
    Test number
    590076350025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,110 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    167528719792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,105 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,105 miles
    Test number
    215320190706
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Questions about S50 ARU

Does S50 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 ARU is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 ARU?
The MOT on S50 ARU is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 ARU done?
S50 ARU was recorded at 132,325 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 7,636 miles a year.
Has S50 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 ARU has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on S50 ARU 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 S50 ARU find?
S50 ARU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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