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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T449 JPUMOT history

T449 JPU is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2025
Mileage
187,744 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T449 JPU
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 expired on 8 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T449 JPU was last recorded at 187,744 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 6,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,977 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
6,767 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 187,744 miles
  • 2023 – 180,977 miles
  • 2022 – 172,303 miles
  • 2021 – 163,147 miles
  • 2020 – 156,414 miles
  • 2019 – 145,438 miles
  • 2018 – 135,723 miles
  • 2017 – 131,203 miles
  • 2016 – 123,967 miles
  • 2015 – 118,168 miles
  • 2014 – 108,905 miles
  • 2013 – 103,597 miles
  • 2012 – 95,766 miles
  • 2011 – 89,398 miles
  • 2010 – 70,014 miles
  • 2009 – 55,874 miles
  • 2008 – 54,405 miles
  • 2007 – 53,309 miles
  • 2006 – 48,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,744 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,744 miles (+6,767)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    187,744 miles
    Test number
    295767096874
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass180,977 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    180,977 miles
    Test number
    404081947757
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  3. Fail180,971 miles (+8,668)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,971 miles
    Test number
    136283915969
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty

  4. Pass172,303 miles (+9,156)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    287745420892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  5. Pass163,147 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    472713730817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,414 miles (+10,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,414 miles
    Test number
    333557359957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges 0mm advise replace

  7. Pass145,438 miles (+9,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,438 miles
    Test number
    484789040376
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,723 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    135,723 miles
    Test number
    614237166790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail135,723 miles (+4,520)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,723 miles
    Test number
    207218334622
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass131,203 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    117813040500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass123,967 miles (+5,799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,967 miles
    Test number
    345008447719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass118,168 miles (+9,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    946653305133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass108,905 miles (+5,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    679678314108
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass103,597 miles (+7,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    103,597 miles
    Test number
    746942513157
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass95,766 miles (+6,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,766 miles
    Test number
    808457582005
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass89,398 miles (+19,384)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    89,398 miles
    Test number
    745941911148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,014 miles (+14,140)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,014 miles
    Test number
    183103890405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,874 miles (+1,469)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,874 miles
    Test number
    640555019182
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  19. Pass54,405 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,405 miles
    Test number
    982717768045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,309 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    53,309 miles
    Test number
    133038737441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,166 miles
    Test number
    321625246045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T449 JPU

Does T449 JPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T449 JPU expired on 8 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T449 JPU?
The MOT on T449 JPU expired on 8 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T449 JPU done?
T449 JPU was recorded at 187,744 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has T449 JPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T449 JPU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T449 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 T449 JPU find?
T449 JPU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with 9 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 6 more.

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