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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T368 XAKMOT history

T368 XAK is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
138,516 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T368 XAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T368 XAK was last recorded at 138,516 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 20,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2016: 105,765 miles, lower than 107,565 miles on 8 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,165 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
20,351 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,516 miles
  • 2024 – 118,165 miles
  • 2022 – 117,661 miles
  • 2021 – 117,066 miles
  • 2020 – 116,636 miles
  • 2019 – 115,358 miles
  • 2018 – 112,942 miles
  • 2017 – 109,609 miles
  • 2016 – 105,765 miles
  • 2015 – 105,605 miles
  • 2014 – 102,608 miles
  • 2013 – 98,755 miles
  • 2012 – 96,373 miles
  • 2011 – 96,373 miles
  • 2010 – 96,200 miles
  • 2009 – 89,952 miles
  • 2008 – 82,410 miles
  • 2007 – 74,143 miles
  • 2006 – 67,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail138,516 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear axle bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail138,516 miles (+20,351)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    347750355928
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,165 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,165 miles
    Test number
    723199126431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass117,661 miles (+595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    893046727628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  4. Pass117,066 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    568062156896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,636 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,636 miles
    Test number
    413312955094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail116,630 miles (+1,272)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,630 miles
    Test number
    605139509408
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake back plate poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes at junction near fuel tank

  7. Pass115,358 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,358 miles
    Test number
    771348159298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,309 miles (+2,367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,309 miles
    Test number
    236128403885
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass112,942 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    112,942 miles
    Test number
    288881705694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind

  10. Pass109,609 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    952793230226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,478 miles (+3,713)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,478 miles
    Test number
    365648524173
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  12. Pass105,765 miles (-1,800)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    105,765 miles
    Test number
    314775868339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,565 miles (+1,960)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,565 miles
    Test number
    298355575788
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  14. Pass105,605 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,605 miles
    Test number
    117785167373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,595 miles (+2,987)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    740203755784
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass102,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    248413654339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,608 miles (+15)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,608 miles
    Test number
    497233854346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Fail102,593 miles (+3,838)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,593 miles
    Test number
    457556434476
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass98,755 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,755 miles
    Test number
    276522553308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail98,180 miles (+1,807)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,180 miles
    Test number
    906030713362
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn out
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass96,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    867658412368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass96,373 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,373 miles
    Test number
    475441401460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,200 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,200 miles
    Test number
    721746560271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,952 miles (+7,542)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    89,952 miles
    Test number
    421185599248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,410 miles (+8,267)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    372054898253
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteInner surface of front brake discs corroded

  26. Pass74,143 miles (+6,746)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    74,143 miles
    Test number
    401145897223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear silencer corroding

  27. Pass67,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    67,397 miles
    Test number
    111886196214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T368 XAK

Does T368 XAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T368 XAK expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T368 XAK?
The MOT on T368 XAK expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T368 XAK done?
T368 XAK was recorded at 138,516 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has T368 XAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T368 XAK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T368 XAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T368 XAK find?
T368 XAK failed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear fuel pipe leaking; nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, and 1 more.

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