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Subaru Forester X Auto

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,995 cc

S7 ECWMOT history

S7 ECW is a grey petrol Subaru Forester X Auto first used on 14 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 117,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,127 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 ECW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester X Auto
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
14 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 ECW was last recorded at 117,127 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,322 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,805 miles
Average per year
8,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,127 miles
  • 2025 – 113,322 miles
  • 2024 – 108,161 miles
  • 2023 – 102,369 miles
  • 2022 – 96,898 miles
  • 2021 – 87,877 miles
  • 2020 – 79,870 miles
  • 2019 – 71,088 miles
  • 2018 – 61,277 miles
  • 2017 – 50,129 miles
  • 2016 – 39,341 miles
  • 2015 – 24,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,127 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 9 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,127 miles (+3,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,127 miles
    Test number
    851573343001
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass113,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,322 miles
    Test number
    722556329896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,316 miles (+5,155)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,316 miles
    Test number
    648060314293
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,161 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    203167398795
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass102,369 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,369 miles
    Test number
    110259549493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,898 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    744311807175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,707 miles (+8,830)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,707 miles
    Test number
    431906798225
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,877 miles (+8,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    149712333517
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass79,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    905714065506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,870 miles (+8,782)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,870 miles
    Test number
    783425115376
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass71,088 miles (+9,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,088 miles
    Test number
    247202142486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    781204264837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,277 miles (+11,148)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    550957889406
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass50,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    420512685180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,129 miles (+10,788)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,129 miles
    Test number
    129259496089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass39,341 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,341 miles
    Test number
    458850146755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,160 miles (+9,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    693808169868
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass24,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,460 miles
    Test number
    117348665087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 ECW

Does S7 ECW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 ECW is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 ECW?
The MOT on S7 ECW is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 ECW done?
S7 ECW was recorded at 117,127 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,097 miles a year.
Has S7 ECW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 ECW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 ECW 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 S7 ECW find?
S7 ECW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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