
Subaru Forester
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
S65 OPXMOT history
S65 OPX is a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 15 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 163,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 163,450 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,971 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S65 OPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S65 OPX was last recorded at 163,450 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 163,431 miles · 16 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 4,971 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 163,450 miles
- 2024 – 159,409 miles
- 2022 – 154,908 miles
- 2021 – 150,328 miles
- 2020 – 147,363 miles
- 2019 – 144,996 miles
- 2018 – 140,828 miles
- 2017 – 136,612 miles
- 2016 – 131,316 miles
- 2015 – 126,101 miles
- 2014 – 123,096 miles
- 2013 – 116,533 miles
- 2012 – 110,047 miles
- 2011 – 103,222 miles
- 2010 – 95,569 miles
- 2009 – 87,816 miles
- 2008 – 80,315 miles
- 2007 – 73,262 miles
- 2006 – 68,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Check engine light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,450 miles (+19)3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 163,450 miles
- Test number
- 554060610768
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,431 miles (+4,022)1 dangerous3 major3 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,431 miles
- Test number
- 228994299967
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Position bulb (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,409 miles (+9)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 159,409 miles
- Test number
- 369101181905
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCheck engine light on
Fail159,400 miles (+4,492)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,400 miles
- Test number
- 796595251980
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed rad leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCheck engine light on
Pass154,908 miles (+95)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 154,908 miles
- Test number
- 394813658333
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail154,813 miles (+4,485)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,813 miles
- Test number
- 108192337057
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,328 miles (+60)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 150,328 miles
- Test number
- 574573262382
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail150,268 miles (+2,905)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,268 miles
- Test number
- 678769307795
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass147,363 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 147,363 miles
- Test number
- 890727751033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily feathered (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,363 miles (+2,367)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,363 miles
- Test number
- 970279993128
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily feathered (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,996 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 144,996 miles
- Test number
- 189561725710
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail144,996 miles (+4,168)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,996 miles
- Test number
- 401847584360
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and feathering (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass140,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 140,828 miles
- Test number
- 924654959021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,828 miles (+4,216)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,828 miles
- Test number
- 974714150686
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with stop (4.2.3 (c))
Pass136,612 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 136,612 miles
- Test number
- 727177830637
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass131,316 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 131,316 miles
- Test number
- 464303631903
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail131,315 miles (+5,214)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,315 miles
- Test number
- 167703478429
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass126,101 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 126,101 miles
- Test number
- 783722989744
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail126,099 miles (+3,003)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,099 miles
- Test number
- 555482938401
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass123,096 miles (+32)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 123,096 miles
- Test number
- 157640944264
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteRear subframe corroded
Fail123,064 miles (+6,531)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,064 miles
- Test number
- 219944404256
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass116,533 miles (+6,486)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 116,533 miles
- Test number
- 255561873493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,047 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 110,047 miles
- Test number
- 657235072144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,017 miles (+6,795)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,017 miles
- Test number
- 288974272438
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass103,222 miles (+7,653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 103,222 miles
- Test number
- 565259071163
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,569 miles (+7,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 95,569 miles
- Test number
- 684749570158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,816 miles (+7,501)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 87,816 miles
- Test number
- 792718269106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,315 miles (+7,053)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 80,315 miles
- Test number
- 200761178451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,262 miles (+5,241)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,262 miles
- Test number
- 753358077106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,021 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 68,021 miles
- Test number
- 641568886183
- NoteCentre section exhaust repaired not leaking
Questions about S65 OPX
- Does S65 OPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S65 OPX expired on 16 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S65 OPX?
- The MOT on S65 OPX expired on 16 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S65 OPX done?
- S65 OPX was recorded at 163,450 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
- Has S65 OPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S65 OPX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S65 OPX 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 S65 OPX find?
- S65 OPX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 12 more.
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