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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc

S7 XTEMOT history

S7 XTE is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,689 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 XTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 XTE was last recorded at 142,689 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 3,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,118 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,571 miles
Average per year
6,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,689 miles
  • 2025 – 139,118 miles
  • 2024 – 135,331 miles
  • 2023 – 132,726 miles
  • 2022 – 129,016 miles
  • 2021 – 125,494 miles
  • 2020 – 122,896 miles
  • 2019 – 120,499 miles
  • 2018 – 117,653 miles
  • 2017 – 112,835 miles
  • 2016 – 107,857 miles
  • 2015 – 100,435 miles
  • 2014 – 94,385 miles
  • 2013 – 87,659 miles
  • 2012 – 78,869 miles
  • 2011 – 70,224 miles
  • 2010 – 57,705 miles
  • 2009 – 45,430 miles
  • 2008 – 34,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,689 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,689 miles (+3,571)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,689 miles
    Test number
    552224492366
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,118 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,118 miles
    Test number
    703021502220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail139,117 miles (+3,786)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,117 miles
    Test number
    458508614285
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass135,331 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,331 miles
    Test number
    778815690830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail135,331 miles (+2,605)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,331 miles
    Test number
    275977857524
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass132,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    132,726 miles
    Test number
    514747741132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,725 miles (+3,709)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,725 miles
    Test number
    875063528899
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass129,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    500854276322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,016 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    676369017357
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,494 miles (+2,598)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,494 miles
    Test number
    526166927613
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF and NSF seriously correded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lever has high travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,896 miles (+2,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    952833441278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass120,499 miles (+2,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,499 miles
    Test number
    801276937399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass117,653 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    567997911736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,835 miles
    Test number
    146109805488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,835 miles (+4,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,835 miles
    Test number
    834919039734
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass107,857 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    148995514011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,435 miles (+6,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    787333725207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass94,385 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    985550924209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass87,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    758767323297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,659 miles (+8,790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,659 miles
    Test number
    918377123258
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,869 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    299774412285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,224 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    717561321247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,705 miles (+12,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,705 miles
    Test number
    411288420222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass45,430 miles (+11,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    934635929204
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  25. Pass34,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,129 miles
    Test number
    551191868257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 XTE

Does S7 XTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 XTE is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 XTE?
The MOT on S7 XTE is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 XTE done?
S7 XTE was recorded at 142,689 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,097 miles a year.
Has S7 XTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 XTE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S7 XTE 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 XTE find?
S7 XTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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