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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T406 JELMOT history

T406 JEL is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 199,754 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
199,754 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T406 JEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T406 JEL was last recorded at 199,754 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,406 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,348 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,406 miles
Average per year
8,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,754 miles
  • 2025 – 194,348 miles
  • 2024 – 192,534 miles
  • 2023 – 178,078 miles
  • 2022 – 177,853 miles
  • 2021 – 165,669 miles
  • 2020 – 155,808 miles
  • 2019 – 144,488 miles
  • 2018 – 125,057 miles
  • 2017 – 121,606 miles
  • 2016 – 118,808 miles
  • 2015 – 117,400 miles
  • 2014 – 115,201 miles
  • 2013 – 110,432 miles
  • 2012 – 106,748 miles
  • 2011 – 77,550 miles
  • 2010 – 56,909 miles
  • 2009 – 38,744 miles
  • 2008 – 32,876 miles
  • 2007 – 29,976 miles
  • 2006 – 26,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,754 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamps light intensity slightly reduced
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,754 miles (+5,406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    199,754 miles
    Test number
    132899481803
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlamps light intensity slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  2. Pass194,348 miles (+1,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,348 miles
    Test number
    294049632553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass192,534 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    192,534 miles
    Test number
    829594715309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail192,534 miles (+14,456)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,534 miles
    Test number
    263361683972
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,078 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,078 miles
    Test number
    876340839826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail177,853 miles (+12,184)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,853 miles
    Test number
    670331383271
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant low

  7. Pass165,669 miles (+9,861)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,669 miles
    Test number
    470764067973
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass155,808 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,808 miles
    Test number
    924296535210
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,808 miles (+11,320)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,808 miles
    Test number
    237750493899
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,488 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    144,488 miles
    Test number
    818271625178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail144,488 miles (+19,431)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,488 miles
    Test number
    156149939179
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,057 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    125,057 miles
    Test number
    840540545331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    662697919418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,606 miles (+2,798)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,606 miles
    Test number
    743599600124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass118,808 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    118,808 miles
    Test number
    492580680598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,400 miles (+79)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,400 miles
    Test number
    267801935100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  17. Fail117,321 miles (+2,120)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,321 miles
    Test number
    898041925163
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust poor

  18. Pass115,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    589786384064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,201 miles (+4,769)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,201 miles
    Test number
    977716984071
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass110,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    238896883087
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail110,432 miles (+3,684)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,432 miles
    Test number
    195069673031
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass106,748 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,748 miles
    Test number
    398789102175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail106,739 miles (+41)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,739 miles
    Test number
    275094492037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail106,698 miles (+29,148)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,698 miles
    Test number
    958944782026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass77,550 miles (+20,641)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,550 miles
    Test number
    187388921409
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs in slightly poor condition

  26. Pass56,909 miles (+18,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,909 miles
    Test number
    520213630099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOne high level stop light not woking

  27. Pass38,744 miles (+5,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    484995219010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass32,876 miles (+2,900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,876 miles
    Test number
    342504428051
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass29,976 miles (+3,132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    181208217406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    184048016428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail26,844 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,844 miles
    Test number
    371648816068
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads low

Questions about T406 JEL

Does T406 JEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T406 JEL is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T406 JEL?
The MOT on T406 JEL is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T406 JEL done?
T406 JEL was recorded at 199,754 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 8,474 miles a year.
Has T406 JEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T406 JEL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T406 JEL 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 T406 JEL find?
T406 JEL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front both front headlamps light intensity slightly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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