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Subaru Forester

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

T2 MBNMOT history

T2 MBN is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 24 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2026
Mileage
137,107 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 MBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T2 MBN was last recorded at 137,107 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 1,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,225 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,882 miles
Average per year
5,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,107 miles
  • 2025 – 135,225 miles
  • 2024 – 130,621 miles
  • 2023 – 127,057 miles
  • 2022 – 122,192 miles
  • 2021 – 116,388 miles
  • 2020 – 111,606 miles
  • 2019 – 106,595 miles
  • 2018 – 102,003 miles
  • 2017 – 95,879 miles
  • 2016 – 94,287 miles
  • 2015 – 91,571 miles
  • 2014 – 87,521 miles
  • 2013 – 81,912 miles
  • 2012 – 73,655 miles
  • 2011 – 64,716 miles
  • 2010 – 56,769 miles
  • 2009 – 48,199 miles
  • 2008 – 38,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,107 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner quarter as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front subframe in 2 locations as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front subframe in 2 locations as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,107 miles (+1,882)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,107 miles
    Test number
    392555335509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner quarter as marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front subframe in 2 locations as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front subframe in 2 locations as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass135,225 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    160671807420
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,193 miles (+4,572)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,193 miles
    Test number
    471450788817
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass130,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    555092869616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,621 miles (+3,564)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,621 miles
    Test number
    127461809200
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,057 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,057 miles
    Test number
    737767056758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail127,054 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,054 miles
    Test number
    224759831298
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass122,192 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,192 miles
    Test number
    141525339973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail122,170 miles (+5,782)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,170 miles
    Test number
    290010743918
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass116,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    137294206484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,388 miles (+3)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,388 miles
    Test number
    223325510188
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail116,385 miles (+4,779)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,385 miles
    Test number
    654980735827
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass111,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    678956544039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,606 miles (+5,011)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    654647188526
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in zone a and b (3.2 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass106,595 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,595 miles
    Test number
    699812613328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Fail106,578 miles (+4,575)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,578 miles
    Test number
    575125546637
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass102,003 miles (+6,124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    102,003 miles
    Test number
    591159349495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  18. Pass95,879 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    472015326161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,287 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,287 miles
    Test number
    532354737102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,571 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,571 miles
    Test number
    400450181887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,521 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,521 miles
    Test number
    365443004331
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail87,481 miles (+5,569)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,481 miles
    Test number
    295431704395
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass81,912 miles (+8,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,912 miles
    Test number
    217491303392
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer has a hanger bracket missing. But system is adequately supported.

  24. Pass73,655 miles (+8,939)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,655 miles
    Test number
    868941722322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,716 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    64,716 miles
    Test number
    418558521407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,769 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    461373920302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,199 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,199 miles
    Test number
    112344529355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    800031818388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 MBN

Does T2 MBN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 MBN expired on 4 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 MBN?
The MOT on T2 MBN expired on 4 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 MBN done?
T2 MBN was recorded at 137,107 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 5,533 miles a year.
Has T2 MBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 MBN has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T2 MBN 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 T2 MBN find?
T2 MBN failed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 5 major defects: offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner quarter as marked; front windscreen washer not working; nearside front suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked, and 3 more.

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