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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T554 FODMOT history

T554 FOD is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 139,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,153 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T554 FOD
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
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T554 FOD was last recorded at 139,153 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,480 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
673 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,153 miles
  • 2025 – 138,480 miles
  • 2024 – 138,400 miles
  • 2023 – 132,609 miles
  • 2022 – 126,939 miles
  • 2021 – 119,738 miles
  • 2020 – 116,008 miles
  • 2019 – 107,389 miles
  • 2018 – 98,624 miles
  • 2017 – 88,257 miles
  • 2016 – 79,589 miles
  • 2015 – 70,189 miles
  • 2014 – 59,815 miles
  • 2013 – 49,598 miles
  • 2012 – 46,466 miles
  • 2011 – 44,538 miles
  • 2010 – 41,853 miles
  • 2009 – 38,451 miles
  • 2008 – 35,577 miles
  • 2007 – 31,551 miles
  • 2006 – 29,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,153 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union block

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,153 miles (+673)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,153 miles
    Test number
    463098681160
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,480 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,480 miles
    Test number
    690642770009
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail138,480 miles (+80)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,480 miles
    Test number
    394499669054
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass138,400 miles (+5,791)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,400 miles
    Test number
    947664983220
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass132,609 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,609 miles
    Test number
    193004733019
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union block (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,607 miles (+5,668)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,607 miles
    Test number
    607217076787
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor/rattles internally (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union block (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,939 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,939 miles
    Test number
    266025995972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  8. Fail126,936 miles (+7,198)1 dangerous4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,936 miles
    Test number
    398214045192
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper 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))

  9. Pass119,738 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,738 miles
    Test number
    300600022885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union block (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,738 miles (+3,730)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,738 miles
    Test number
    315715483610
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at union block (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass116,008 miles (+8,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,008 miles
    Test number
    508409528029
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass107,389 miles (+8,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,389 miles
    Test number
    414397029698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weeping small amount of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass98,624 miles (+10,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    927408438713
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged filler pipe (7.2.2)

  14. Pass88,257 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    751299621406
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail88,257 miles (+8,668)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,257 miles
    Test number
    616671925906
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass79,589 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,589 miles
    Test number
    915233557888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,189 miles (+10,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,189 miles
    Test number
    347875435185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,815 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    218369634192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail59,815 miles (+10,217)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,815 miles
    Test number
    269509034134
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass49,598 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,598 miles
    Test number
    996734743154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,596 miles (+3,130)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,596 miles
    Test number
    205833243161
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f disc poor/corroded.

  22. Pass46,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    835283842111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,466 miles (+1,928)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    229507832419
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass44,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    185000841199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,538 miles (+2,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,538 miles
    Test number
    166156131132
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass41,853 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,853 miles
    Test number
    932521040150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass38,451 miles (+2,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    254352849422
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass35,577 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,577 miles
    Test number
    204136838401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,551 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    31,551 miles
    Test number
    523231447115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    511492646145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T554 FOD

Does T554 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T554 FOD is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T554 FOD?
The MOT on T554 FOD is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T554 FOD done?
T554 FOD was recorded at 139,153 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has T554 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T554 FOD has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T554 FOD 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 T554 FOD find?
T554 FOD passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded, and 5 more.

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