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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T174 SMWMOT history

T174 SMW is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 236,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
236,617 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 SMW was last recorded at 236,617 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,332 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,285 miles
Average per year
10,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,617 miles
  • 2025 – 231,332 miles
  • 2023 – 215,485 miles
  • 2022 – 206,874 miles
  • 2021 – 201,060 miles
  • 2020 – 193,302 miles
  • 2019 – 178,878 miles
  • 2018 – 166,933 miles
  • 2017 – 156,544 miles
  • 2016 – 142,032 miles
  • 2015 – 130,884 miles
  • 2014 – 121,285 miles
  • 2013 – 112,793 miles
  • 2012 – 101,292 miles
  • 2011 – 88,934 miles
  • 2010 – 74,893 miles
  • 2009 – 56,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,617 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

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.

  • Different size tyres on front to rear axles

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear chassis surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear subframe rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,617 miles (+5,285)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    236,617 miles
    Test number
    745266466097
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass231,332 miles (+51)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    231,332 miles
    Test number
    403441972523
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail231,281 miles4 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,281 miles
    Test number
    705944994713
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  4. Pass224,678 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    224,678 km
    Test number
    323887032439
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty

  5. Pass215,485 miles (+8,611)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    215,485 miles
    Test number
    152476336371
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis surface rust

  6. Pass206,874 miles (+64)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    206,874 miles
    Test number
    222855587338
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and subframe surface rust

  7. Fail206,810 miles (+5,750)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,810 miles
    Test number
    766938517468
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and subframe surface rust

  8. Pass201,060 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,060 miles
    Test number
    454282579666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  9. Fail201,058 miles (+7,756)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,058 miles
    Test number
    449596991235
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid turned to jelly (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  10. Pass193,302 miles (+14,424)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    193,302 miles
    Test number
    763163458922
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both rocker cover areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  11. Pass178,878 miles3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,878 miles
    Test number
    729830121133
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  12. Fail178,878 miles (+11,945)1 dangerous3 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,878 miles
    Test number
    914439715395
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  13. Pass166,933 miles (+10,389)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    166,933 miles
    Test number
    586613726833
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front to rear axles

  14. Pass156,544 miles (+14,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,544 miles
    Test number
    276465288154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate slightly obscured by tow hitch

  15. Pass142,032 miles (+11,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,032 miles
    Test number
    657737843444
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  16. Pass130,884 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    756229155077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail130,884 miles (+9,599)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,884 miles
    Test number
    178658955457
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass121,285 miles (+8,492)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,285 miles
    Test number
    918857164043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,793 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    786579993049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,758 miles (+11,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    169448593405
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass101,292 miles (+12,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,292 miles
    Test number
    597354692068
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass88,934 miles (+14,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    88,934 miles
    Test number
    466333001158
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass74,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    483054710132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,893 miles (+18,415)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    640204710169
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass56,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    282211229489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T174 SMW

Does T174 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 SMW is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 SMW?
The MOT on T174 SMW is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 SMW done?
T174 SMW was recorded at 236,617 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,697 miles a year.
Has T174 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 SMW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T174 SMW 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 T174 SMW find?
T174 SMW passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside; front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 6 more.

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