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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T531 JNWMOT history

T531 JNW is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
170,626 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 JNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 JNW was last recorded at 170,626 miles on 3 Oct 2024, 1,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,964 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,662 miles
Average per year
5,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,626 miles
  • 2023 – 168,964 miles
  • 2022 – 167,073 miles
  • 2021 – 165,986 miles
  • 2020 – 163,085 miles
  • 2019 – 159,078 miles
  • 2018 – 155,576 miles
  • 2017 – 151,838 miles
  • 2016 – 147,037 miles
  • 2015 – 141,493 miles
  • 2014 – 136,576 miles
  • 2013 – 131,973 miles
  • 2012 – 126,790 miles
  • 2011 – 121,560 miles
  • 2010 – 117,750 miles
  • 2009 – 110,789 miles
  • 2008 – 97,638 miles
  • 2007 – 81,884 miles
  • 2006 – 68,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,626 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,626 miles (+1,662)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,626 miles
    Test number
    690574584608
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,964 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,964 miles
    Test number
    891074258699
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged electric socket mounting plate damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail168,964 miles (+1,891)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,964 miles
    Test number
    784259255825
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged electric socket mounting plate damaged (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass167,073 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,073 miles
    Test number
    206395186347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass165,986 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    165,986 miles
    Test number
    582370595389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,085 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,085 miles
    Test number
    281247312992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,078 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,078 miles
    Test number
    101863829424
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail159,078 miles (+3,502)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,078 miles
    Test number
    211816004933
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass155,576 miles (+3,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,576 miles
    Test number
    163594233541
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass151,838 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    151,838 miles
    Test number
    268853159410
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail151,838 miles (+4,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,838 miles
    Test number
    389819722838
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass147,037 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,037 miles
    Test number
    351497212808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,493 miles (+4,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    141,493 miles
    Test number
    768405810218
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass136,576 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    697049174229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass131,973 miles (+5,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    131,973 miles
    Test number
    458814473271
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F fog lamp insecure

  16. Fail126,790 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,790 miles
    Test number
    225825272216
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass126,790 miles (+5,230)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    126,790 miles
    Test number
    776075972273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass121,560 miles (+3,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    427078591223
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass117,750 miles (+6,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,750 miles
    Test number
    270255280256
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass110,789 miles (+13,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,789 miles
    Test number
    473630389298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail97,638 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    472778588242
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass97,638 miles (+15,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,638 miles
    Test number
    650548388283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,884 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    311138167234
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass81,884 miles (+13,529)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,884 miles
    Test number
    923028867227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,355 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    68,355 miles
    Test number
    713781696237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,421 miles
    Test number
    303595396021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T531 JNW

Does T531 JNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 JNW expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 JNW?
The MOT on T531 JNW expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 JNW done?
T531 JNW was recorded at 170,626 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2024, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
Has T531 JNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 JNW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T531 JNW 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 T531 JNW find?
T531 JNW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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