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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,994 cc

S8 MGEMOT history

S8 MGE is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,088 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 MGE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 MGE was last recorded at 61,088 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,556 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
2,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,088 miles
  • 2024 – 58,556 miles
  • 2023 – 55,785 miles
  • 2022 – 53,259 miles
  • 2021 – 51,167 miles
  • 2020 – 49,290 miles
  • 2019 – 47,721 miles
  • 2018 – 45,731 miles
  • 2017 – 43,393 miles
  • 2016 – 40,232 miles
  • 2015 – 37,102 miles
  • 2014 – 34,653 miles
  • 2013 – 30,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,088 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,088 miles (+2,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,088 miles
    Test number
    349574722074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass58,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    343914270694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail58,556 miles (+2,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,556 miles
    Test number
    968841290087
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass55,785 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,785 miles
    Test number
    214538983476
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and cracking/perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass53,259 miles (+2,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,259 miles
    Test number
    157597282947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,167 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    51,167 miles
    Test number
    933218605739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,165 miles (+1,875)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,165 miles
    Test number
    141526998708
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,290 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    280073019312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,721 miles
    Test number
    607253250156
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail47,720 miles (+1,989)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,720 miles
    Test number
    997631976359
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass45,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    565199214006
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining flanges poor condition/corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail45,731 miles (+2,338)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,731 miles
    Test number
    384197217972
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joining flanges poor condition/corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass43,393 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,393 miles
    Test number
    146987403826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,232 miles (+3,130)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,232 miles
    Test number
    789941648172
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust joints deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking slightly on sidewall
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass37,102 miles (+2,449)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,102 miles
    Test number
    253945291325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some components

  16. Pass34,653 miles (+3,827)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,653 miles
    Test number
    366406244384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking/perished slightly and worn on outer edge

  17. Pass30,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    438276973184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 MGE

Does S8 MGE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MGE is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 MGE?
The MOT on S8 MGE is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 MGE done?
S8 MGE was recorded at 61,088 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,433 miles a year.
Has S8 MGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 MGE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 MGE 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 MGE find?
S8 MGE passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking in tread; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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