Subaru Forester
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc
T347 EFJMOT history
T347 EFJ is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,466 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 115,466 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,109 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T347 EFJ
- 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 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T347 EFJ was last recorded at 115,466 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 111,373 miles · 16 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,093 miles
- Average per year
- 4,109 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 115,466 miles
- 2021 – 111,373 miles
- 2020 – 107,075 miles
- 2019 – 102,091 miles
- 2018 – 99,321 miles
- 2017 – 96,883 miles
- 2016 – 94,620 miles
- 2015 – 90,303 miles
- 2014 – 86,124 miles
- 2013 – 82,783 miles
- 2012 – 77,956 miles
- 2011 – 72,875 miles
- 2010 – 66,343 miles
- 2009 – 60,453 miles
- 2008 – 55,826 miles
- 2007 – 51,606 miles
- 2006 – 47,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 132919837041
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 713776508419
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 706019784859
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 663311759652
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass115,466 miles (+4,093)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 115,466 miles
- Test number
- 731285210207
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass111,373 miles (+4,298)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,373 miles
- Test number
- 135450825762
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,075 miles (+4,984)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 107,075 miles
- Test number
- 364190708341
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass102,091 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 102,091 miles
- Test number
- 236404685174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,088 miles (+2,767)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,088 miles
- Test number
- 532183499710
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass99,321 miles (+2,438)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 99,321 miles
- Test number
- 621920884556
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass96,883 miles (+2,263)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 96,883 miles
- Test number
- 975727117057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,620 miles (+4,317)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 94,620 miles
- Test number
- 305056419580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,303 miles (+4,179)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 90,303 miles
- Test number
- 469089565158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,124 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,124 miles
- Test number
- 957802644179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,783 miles (+4,827)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 82,783 miles
- Test number
- 928708463197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,956 miles
- Test number
- 228182272176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,956 miles (+5,081)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,956 miles
- Test number
- 359202072101
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass72,875 miles (+6,532)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 72,875 miles
- Test number
- 225612171195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,343 miles (+5,890)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 66,343 miles
- Test number
- 442369050115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,453 miles (+4,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 60,453 miles
- Test number
- 522767059137
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass55,826 miles (+4,220)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2009
- Odometer
- 55,826 miles
- Test number
- 762379548157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,606 miles (+4,386)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,606 miles
- Test number
- 304739827111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2007
- Odometer
- 47,220 miles
- Test number
- 244930736129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T347 EFJ
- Does T347 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T347 EFJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T347 EFJ?
- The MOT on T347 EFJ is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T347 EFJ done?
- T347 EFJ was recorded at 115,466 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
- Has T347 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T347 EFJ has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T347 EFJ 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 T347 EFJ find?
- T347 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing.
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