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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc

T4 DCWMOT history

T4 DCW is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 137,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
137,639 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 DCW was last recorded at 137,639 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,094 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,545 miles
Average per year
6,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,639 miles
  • 2025 – 136,094 miles
  • 2024 – 133,166 miles
  • 2023 – 128,681 miles
  • 2022 – 126,865 miles
  • 2021 – 120,194 miles
  • 2020 – 120,190 miles
  • 2019 – 112,884 miles
  • 2018 – 110,253 miles
  • 2017 – 101,545 miles
  • 2016 – 92,896 miles
  • 2015 – 83,690 miles
  • 2014 – 74,488 miles
  • 2013 – 67,226 miles
  • 2012 – 62,825 miles
  • 2011 – 57,933 miles
  • 2010 – 51,465 miles
  • 2009 – 43,905 miles
  • 2008 – 26,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,639 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    476396270927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass136,094 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    334178052289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail136,094 miles (+2,928)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,094 miles
    Test number
    586635934014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass133,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,166 miles
    Test number
    196253396877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE, TREAD LEVEL BELOW 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail133,166 miles (+4,485)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,166 miles
    Test number
    127779180224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT TYRE, TREAD LEVEL BELOW 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass128,681 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    128,681 miles
    Test number
    425530237049
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail128,675 miles (+1,810)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,675 miles
    Test number
    633899552235
    • MajorEmissions not tested EMISSIONS NOT TESTED, EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn FRONT INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,865 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,865 miles
    Test number
    437393313239
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places

  9. Fail126,860 miles (+6,666)1 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,860 miles
    Test number
    561473127372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in various places

  10. Pass120,194 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    120,194 miles
    Test number
    735446529980
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  11. Fail120,190 miles (+7,306)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,190 miles
    Test number
    593378033975
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edge

  12. Pass112,884 miles (+2,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    624718307444
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    343318619459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,253 miles (+8,708)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,253 miles
    Test number
    867444623369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass101,545 miles (+8,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    101,545 miles
    Test number
    131665749213
    • AdvisoryEngine mangement light on

  16. Pass92,896 miles (+9,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    92,896 miles
    Test number
    470582895811
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryNeaside front tyre wearing on edge

  17. Pass83,690 miles (+9,202)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,690 miles
    Test number
    811072454651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySmall chips to screen

  18. Pass74,488 miles (+7,262)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    74,488 miles
    Test number
    505669634389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall stone chips to screen

  19. Pass67,226 miles (+4,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,226 miles
    Test number
    328661043302
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass62,825 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,825 miles
    Test number
    219705542384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,933 miles (+6,468)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,933 miles
    Test number
    956756941327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,465 miles (+7,560)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,465 miles
    Test number
    231349940315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,905 miles (+8,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,905 miles
    Test number
    561874369391
    • NoteO/s/f wiper split

  24. Pass35,250 miles (+8,709)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,250 miles
    Test number
    732495119083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,541 miles
    Test number
    362518618026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 DCW

Does T4 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 DCW is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 DCW?
The MOT on T4 DCW is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 DCW done?
T4 DCW was recorded at 137,639 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,004 miles a year.
Has T4 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 DCW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T4 DCW 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 T4 DCW find?
T4 DCW passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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