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Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,995 cc

SS 961MOT history

SS 961 is a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 40,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
40,234 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SS 961
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SS 961 was last recorded at 40,234 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 1,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,439 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,795 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,234 miles
  • 2025 – 38,439 miles
  • 2024 – 36,178 miles
  • 2023 – 33,662 miles
  • 2022 – 32,044 miles
  • 2021 – 29,889 miles
  • 2020 – 27,429 miles
  • 2019 – 25,315 miles
  • 2018 – 21,558 miles
  • 2017 – 17,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,234 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass40,234 miles (+1,795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    40,234 miles
    Test number
    691807971934
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass38,439 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    827361781382
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail38,416 miles (+2,238)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    122336109496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass36,178 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    36,178 miles
    Test number
    719137204938
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail36,146 miles (+2,484)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    380856991201
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  6. Pass33,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    457608271534
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail33,661 miles (+1,617)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,661 miles
    Test number
    666413977047
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,044 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    32,044 miles
    Test number
    543899940690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,889 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    798358222512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail29,876 miles (+2,447)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,876 miles
    Test number
    248333173028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass27,429 miles (+2,114)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    794792898841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,315 miles (+3,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    25,315 miles
    Test number
    681957451194
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads poor condition
    • AdvisoryScuffing noise from rear brakes

  13. Pass21,558 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,558 miles
    Test number
    676716326978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    17,635 miles
    Test number
    495861586156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SS 961

What vehicle is registration SS 961 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SS 961 on a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2014. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SS 961 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SS 961 is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on SS 961?
The MOT on SS 961 is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SS 961 done?
SS 961 was recorded at 40,234 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has SS 961 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SS 961 has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on SS 961 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 SS 961 find?
SS 961 passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively slight bind; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.

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