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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

T4 UPEMOT history

T4 UPE is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 178,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,292 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 UPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 UPE was last recorded at 178,292 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 8,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,476 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,816 miles
Average per year
7,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,292 miles
  • 2024 – 169,476 miles
  • 2023 – 162,518 miles
  • 2022 – 152,829 miles
  • 2021 – 141,163 miles
  • 2020 – 134,659 miles
  • 2019 – 130,249 miles
  • 2018 – 120,521 miles
  • 2017 – 104,755 miles
  • 2016 – 99,278 miles
  • 2015 – 81,868 miles
  • 2013 – 75,940 miles
  • 2012 – 65,744 miles
  • 2010 – 60,911 miles
  • 2009 – 55,309 miles
  • 2008 – 47,816 miles
  • 2007 – 41,533 miles
  • 2006 – 35,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,292 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Under body 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.

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,292 miles (+8,816)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,292 miles
    Test number
    262736548418
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Under body corrosion

  2. Pass169,476 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,476 miles
    Test number
    553155267582
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  3. Fail169,476 miles (+6,958)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,476 miles
    Test number
    225829546744
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  4. Pass162,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,518 miles
    Test number
    184702658076
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail162,518 miles (+9,689)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,518 miles
    Test number
    261193165635
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass152,829 miles (+11,666)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,829 miles
    Test number
    220506341083
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,163 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,163 miles
    Test number
    362706003647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,659 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,659 miles
    Test number
    837766026425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,249 miles (+9,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,249 miles
    Test number
    426426103910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass120,521 miles (+15,766)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,521 miles
    Test number
    451461537763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,755 miles (+5,477)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    104,755 miles
    Test number
    677178494397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,278 miles (+11,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,278 miles
    Test number
    630872088828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,058 miles (+6,190)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,058 miles
    Test number
    661218207535
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer + Deteriorated (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNumber Plate Light Covers Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass81,868 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,868 miles
    Test number
    729425015030
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth Rear Number plate Light Covers Missing
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern
    • NoteRear Exhaust section Deterioted
    • NoteUnable To Test Rear Seat Belts and Rear Seat Backs Due To Objects in Load Area

  15. Fail81,868 miles (+5,928)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,868 miles
    Test number
    667615015092
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth Rear Number plate Light Covers Missing
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Slight Cracks in Tread Pattern
    • NoteRear Exhaust section Deterioted
    • NoteUnable To Test Rear Seat Belts and Rear Seat Backs Due To Objects in Load Area

  16. Pass75,940 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,940 miles
    Test number
    467604053434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail70,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    127698103007
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass70,846 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    355528003090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,744 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,744 miles
    Test number
    105707012401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail65,730 miles (+4,819)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,730 miles
    Test number
    908992812004
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass60,911 miles (+5,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    433625030455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,309 miles (+7,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,309 miles
    Test number
    301178229337
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass47,816 miles (+6,283)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,816 miles
    Test number
    962556938300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,533 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,533 miles
    Test number
    384594337361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    35,791 miles
    Test number
    413708226463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 UPE

Does T4 UPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 UPE is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T4 UPE?
The MOT on T4 UPE is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 UPE done?
T4 UPE was recorded at 178,292 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,514 miles a year.
Has T4 UPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 UPE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 UPE 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 UPE find?
T4 UPE passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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