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Subaru Forester

White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

S97 OTRMOT history

S97 OTR is a white petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
168,919 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 OTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 OTR was last recorded at 168,919 miles on 16 May 2026, 2,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,224 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,695 miles
Average per year
6,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,919 miles
  • 2025 – 166,224 miles
  • 2024 – 162,190 miles
  • 2023 – 160,373 miles
  • 2020 – 155,953 miles
  • 2019 – 149,252 miles
  • 2018 – 140,298 miles
  • 2017 – 131,471 miles
  • 2016 – 123,640 miles
  • 2015 – 114,279 miles
  • 2014 – 106,301 miles
  • 2013 – 97,049 miles
  • 2012 – 87,304 miles
  • 2011 – 78,431 miles
  • 2010 – 70,896 miles
  • 2009 – 64,294 miles
  • 2008 – 57,768 miles
  • 2007 – 51,770 miles
  • 2006 – 39,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,919 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,919 miles (+2,695)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,919 miles
    Test number
    688734182689
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass166,224 miles (+4,034)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    166,224 miles
    Test number
    910171213999
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

  3. Pass162,190 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,190 miles
    Test number
    570222757207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing

  4. Pass160,373 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,373 miles
    Test number
    318749048653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail160,368 miles (+4,415)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,368 miles
    Test number
    139626704035
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively front brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass155,953 miles (+6,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,953 miles
    Test number
    337978916872
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass149,252 miles (+8,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    149,252 miles
    Test number
    232094440958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass140,298 miles (+8,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,298 miles
    Test number
    454664058529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,471 miles (+7,831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    131,471 miles
    Test number
    950049627202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass123,640 miles (+9,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,640 miles
    Test number
    449214211374
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass114,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    504433824698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,279 miles (+7,978)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    964723113754
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass106,301 miles (+9,252)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,301 miles
    Test number
    486883184226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass97,049 miles (+9,745)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    97,049 miles
    Test number
    938544983263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    496098752206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail87,304 miles (+8,873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,304 miles
    Test number
    716978152208
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass78,431 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    627016861229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Fail78,431 miles (+7,535)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,431 miles
    Test number
    789126661219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass70,896 miles (+6,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,896 miles
    Test number
    441464170258
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass64,294 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    122376089226
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail64,294 miles (+6,526)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    352185389451
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass57,768 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    650971268293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,770 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    672234487218
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  24. Fail51,770 miles (+12,172)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,770 miles
    Test number
    871414487206
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.

  25. Pass39,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    39,598 miles
    Test number
    440955386295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 OTR

Does S97 OTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 OTR is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 OTR?
The MOT on S97 OTR is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 OTR done?
S97 OTR was recorded at 168,919 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 6,601 miles a year.
Has S97 OTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 OTR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S97 OTR 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 S97 OTR find?
S97 OTR passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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