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Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S8 HVLMOT history

S8 HVL is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 26 Apr 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
48,004 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 HVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 HVL was last recorded at 48,004 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,659 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
345 miles
Average per year
4,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,004 miles
  • 2025 – 37,149 miles
  • 2024 – 34,224 miles
  • 2023 – 32,608 miles
  • 2022 – 30,198 miles
  • 2021 – 27,480 miles
  • 2020 – 23,454 miles
  • 2019 – 21,288 miles
  • 2018 – 17,069 miles
  • 2017 – 6,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,004 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,004 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    48,004 miles
    Test number
    774313904743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail47,659 miles (+10,510)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,659 miles
    Test number
    569975693340
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass37,149 miles (+2,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,149 miles
    Test number
    622152437002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass34,224 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,224 miles
    Test number
    217502398797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail34,206 miles (+1,598)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,206 miles
    Test number
    661456820200
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords numerous cuts/cracks on outer wall 225 60 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,608 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,608 miles
    Test number
    252124105826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,198 miles (+2,718)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,198 miles
    Test number
    303519640180
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass27,480 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    27,480 miles
    Test number
    841164790338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,456 miles (+4,002)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    228005663424
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass23,454 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    411759636323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,288 miles (+4,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    543292697663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass17,069 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,069 miles
    Test number
    599387883301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,204 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    13,204 miles
    Test number
    460880376804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    6,600 miles
    Test number
    239450177059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 HVL

Does S8 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 HVL is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 HVL?
The MOT on S8 HVL is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 HVL done?
S8 HVL was recorded at 48,004 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
Has S8 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 HVL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 HVL 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 S8 HVL find?
S8 HVL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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