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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

S745 TPPMOT history

S745 TPP is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 218,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
218,716 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 TPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 TPP was last recorded at 218,716 miles on 10 Jul 2025, 1,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,808 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,908 miles
Average per year
6,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 218,716 miles
  • 2024 – 216,808 miles
  • 2023 – 214,472 miles
  • 2022 – 210,678 miles
  • 2021 – 206,789 miles
  • 2020 – 201,251 miles
  • 2019 – 196,410 miles
  • 2018 – 190,312 miles
  • 2017 – 183,953 miles
  • 2016 – 177,897 miles
  • 2015 – 171,884 miles
  • 2014 – 165,894 miles
  • 2013 – 161,353 miles
  • 2012 – 159,937 miles
  • 2011 – 153,307 miles
  • 2010 – 148,608 miles
  • 2009 – 142,409 miles
  • 2008 – 129,372 miles
  • 2007 – 115,879 miles
  • 2006 – 102,510 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,716 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass slight damage

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Light lens slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,716 miles (+1,908)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    218,716 miles
    Test number
    206535488728
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass216,808 miles (+2,336)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    216,808 miles
    Test number
    987409482724
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass214,472 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    214,472 miles
    Test number
    779227768610
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse light lens damaged

  4. Fail214,472 miles (+3,794)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,472 miles
    Test number
    666162863745
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse light lens damaged

  5. Pass210,678 miles (+3,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    210,678 miles
    Test number
    314198735337
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,789 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    206,789 miles
    Test number
    865219101256
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail206,786 miles (+5,535)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,786 miles
    Test number
    605465651725
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass slight damage (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass201,251 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    201,251 miles
    Test number
    475984207712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides rear subframe bush slightly worn

  9. Pass196,410 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    196,410 miles
    Test number
    786661739289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage

  10. Fail196,410 miles (+6,098)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,410 miles
    Test number
    566317648763
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass190,312 miles (+6,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    190,312 miles
    Test number
    583556896140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass183,953 miles (+6,056)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    183,953 miles
    Test number
    897801570337
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber weak

  13. Pass177,897 miles (+6,013)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    177,897 miles
    Test number
    195396925344
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail171,884 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,884 miles
    Test number
    795426095139
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass171,884 miles (+5,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    171,884 miles
    Test number
    838876395106
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Fail165,894 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,894 miles
    Test number
    868712594170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass165,894 miles (+4,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    165,894 miles
    Test number
    948592994111
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass161,353 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,353 miles
    Test number
    377274603281
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges/2mm

  19. Fail161,353 miles (+1,416)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,353 miles
    Test number
    539683703208
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn edges/2mm

  20. Pass159,937 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    889813192133
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteChipped windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf brake slight bind
    • NoteRear high level brake lamp only 50% working

  21. Fail159,937 miles (+6,630)4 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,937 miles
    Test number
    649363092143
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteChipped windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf brake slight bind
    • NoteRear high level brake lamp only 50% working

  22. Pass153,307 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,307 miles
    Test number
    125733091162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail153,222 miles (+4,614)4 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,222 miles
    Test number
    626419881199
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Fail148,608 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,608 miles
    Test number
    733976680162
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  25. Pass148,608 miles (+6,199)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    148,608 miles
    Test number
    941036380103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass142,409 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    142,409 miles
    Test number
    261556969449
    • NoteBoth rear light lens have water inside

  27. Fail142,401 miles (+13,029)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    310016269198
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear light lens have water inside

  28. Pass129,372 miles (+13,493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    129,372 miles
    Test number
    273765178116
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake pads

  29. Pass115,879 miles (+13,369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    115,879 miles
    Test number
    552496867127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass102,510 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    731088676136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front inner cv boot split

Questions about S745 TPP

Does S745 TPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S745 TPP expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S745 TPP?
The MOT on S745 TPP expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S745 TPP done?
S745 TPP was recorded at 218,716 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2025, an average of 6,104 miles a year.
Has S745 TPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 TPP has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S745 TPP 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 S745 TPP find?
S745 TPP passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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