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Maroon · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T448 JPUMOT history

T448 JPU is a maroon petrol Subaru Forester first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
176,589 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T448 JPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T448 JPU was last recorded at 176,589 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 5,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,643 miles · 4 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
5,946 miles
Average per year
6,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,589 miles
  • 2024 – 170,643 miles
  • 2023 – 164,306 miles
  • 2022 – 158,273 miles
  • 2021 – 151,740 miles
  • 2020 – 144,929 miles
  • 2019 – 135,849 miles
  • 2018 – 127,547 miles
  • 2017 – 120,616 miles
  • 2016 – 114,777 miles
  • 2015 – 110,711 miles
  • 2014 – 104,912 miles
  • 2013 – 99,544 miles
  • 2012 – 95,345 miles
  • 2011 – 85,927 miles
  • 2010 – 78,479 miles
  • 2009 – 70,083 miles
  • 2008 – 60,376 miles
  • 2007 – 51,239 miles
  • 2006 – 45,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,589 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,589 miles (+5,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,589 miles
    Test number
    886241058903
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Pass170,643 miles (+6,337)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    170,643 miles
    Test number
    637388668582
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,306 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    164,306 miles
    Test number
    827748239460
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,306 miles (+6,033)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,306 miles
    Test number
    503405536843
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    158,273 miles
    Test number
    246927123040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,273 miles (+6,533)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,273 miles
    Test number
    125654262829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,740 miles (+6,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,740 miles
    Test number
    785804920755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,929 miles
    Test number
    103553751329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail144,920 miles (+9,071)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,920 miles
    Test number
    254994795837
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass135,849 miles (+8,302)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    499381085582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted

  11. Pass127,547 miles (+6,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,547 miles
    Test number
    271610171839
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass120,616 miles (+5,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,616 miles
    Test number
    263544255826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,777 miles (+4,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    114,777 miles
    Test number
    991012936707
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,711 miles (+5,799)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,711 miles
    Test number
    235713585007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewalls weathered

  15. Pass104,912 miles (+5,368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,912 miles
    Test number
    477448554095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass99,544 miles (+4,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,544 miles
    Test number
    168126563448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass95,345 miles (+9,418)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,345 miles
    Test number
    677779162080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear silencer box slightly deteriated

  18. Pass85,927 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    535993761039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail85,919 miles (+7,440)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,919 miles
    Test number
    745232461066
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail78,479 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    440877860008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  21. Pass78,479 miles (+8,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    844607460010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  22. Pass70,083 miles (+9,707)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,083 miles
    Test number
    154435569479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  23. Pass60,376 miles (+9,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,376 miles
    Test number
    834087868002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass51,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    222088457046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,239 miles (+5,874)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    534228957085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass45,365 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    613999466083
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)

Questions about T448 JPU

Does T448 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T448 JPU expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T448 JPU?
The MOT on T448 JPU expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T448 JPU done?
T448 JPU was recorded at 176,589 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 6,906 miles a year.
Has T448 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T448 JPU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T448 JPU 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 T448 JPU find?
T448 JPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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