Subaru Forester
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
T280 POAMOT history
T280 POA is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 153,639 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 153,639 mi
- At MOT on 20 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,605 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T280 POA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T280 POA was last recorded at 153,639 miles on 20 Mar 2024, 1,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 152,546 miles · 24 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,093 miles
- Average per year
- 3,605 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 153,639 miles
- 2023 – 152,546 miles
- 2022 – 149,498 miles
- 2021 – 142,506 miles
- 2020 – 136,064 miles
- 2019 – 130,799 miles
- 2018 – 126,857 miles
- 2017 – 122,799 miles
- 2016 – 117,827 miles
- 2015 – 113,369 miles
- 2014 – 110,011 miles
- 2013 – 106,332 miles
- 2012 – 103,675 miles
- 2011 – 103,261 miles
- 2010 – 101,170 miles
- 2009 – 98,206 miles
- 2008 – 95,633 miles
- 2007 – 92,050 miles
- 2006 – 88,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,639 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,639 miles (+1,093)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 153,639 miles
- Test number
- 793485062660
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass152,546 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 152,546 miles
- Test number
- 612064679982
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,545 miles (+3,047)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,545 miles
- Test number
- 536693948711
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass149,498 miles (+6,992)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 149,498 miles
- Test number
- 716320809745
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to joiner (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,506 miles (+6,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 142,506 miles
- Test number
- 407214162078
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.
Pass136,064 miles (+201)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 136,064 miles
- Test number
- 654391353016
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail135,863 miles (+5,064)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,863 miles
- Test number
- 303085600517
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,799 miles (+3,942)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 130,799 miles
- Test number
- 993189342471
- MinorOffside Front Inner 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,857 miles (+4,058)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 126,857 miles
- Test number
- 760979060468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,799 miles (+4,972)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 122,799 miles
- Test number
- 291699635220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,827 miles (+4,458)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 117,827 miles
- Test number
- 468093752460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,369 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 113,369 miles
- Test number
- 606213165066
- 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)
Pass110,011 miles (+3,679)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 110,011 miles
- Test number
- 645927274017
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,332 miles (+2,657)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 106,332 miles
- Test number
- 527175283044
- NoteENGINE UNDER TRAY LOOSE
- NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND IN POOR CONDITION
- NoteO/S/R TYRE CRACKED/PERISHED
- NoteREAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED + UNABLE TO TO SEE BRAKE PIPES ABOVE REAR CROSS MEMBER.
Pass103,675 miles (+414)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 103,675 miles
- Test number
- 628770242046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteExhaust system corroded
Pass103,261 miles (+2,091)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 103,261 miles
- Test number
- 979053911066
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront discs corroded
Pass101,170 miles (+2,964)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 101,170 miles
- Test number
- 174409730052
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass98,206 miles (+2,573)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 98,206 miles
- Test number
- 120587739433
- NoteTow hitch removed when presented for mot
Pass95,633 miles (+3,583)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 95,633 miles
- Test number
- 354079538028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,050 miles (+3,850)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 92,050 miles
- Test number
- 793592627037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 88,200 miles
- Test number
- 652244626045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T280 POA
- Does T280 POA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T280 POA expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T280 POA?
- The MOT on T280 POA expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T280 POA done?
- T280 POA was recorded at 153,639 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2024, an average of 3,605 miles a year.
- Has T280 POA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T280 POA has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T280 POA 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 T280 POA find?
- T280 POA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.
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