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White · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

S71 STBMOT history

S71 STB is a white petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 98,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,961 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 STB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 STB was last recorded at 98,961 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,845 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,116 miles
Average per year
6,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,961 miles
  • 2024 – 97,845 miles
  • 2023 – 96,270 miles
  • 2022 – 92,927 miles
  • 2021 – 85,063 miles
  • 2020 – 77,893 miles
  • 2019 – 65,281 miles
  • 2018 – 55,537 miles
  • 2017 – 45,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,961 miles
  • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,961 miles (+1,116)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    183410133244
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Pass97,845 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    519129400263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,270 miles (+3,343)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,270 miles
    Test number
    676973826299
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Pass92,927 miles (+7,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    92,927 miles
    Test number
    186711027418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass85,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    151394816622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,063 miles (+7,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    880580650686
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass77,893 miles (+12,612)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,893 miles
    Test number
    819960366561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,281 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,281 miles
    Test number
    365833668305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,537 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,537 miles
    Test number
    999538495908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,475 miles
    Test number
    124162544452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 STB

Does S71 STB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 STB is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 STB?
The MOT on S71 STB is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 STB done?
S71 STB was recorded at 98,961 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,059 miles a year.
Has S71 STB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 STB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S71 STB 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 S71 STB find?
S71 STB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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