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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,990 cc

T688 VJNMOT history

T688 VJN is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,780 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 VJN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 VJN was last recorded at 117,780 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 11,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,227 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,553 miles
Average per year
3,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,780 miles
  • 2025 – 106,227 miles
  • 2024 – 104,813 miles
  • 2023 – 103,771 miles
  • 2021 – 103,749 miles
  • 2019 – 99,227 miles
  • 2018 – 96,156 miles
  • 2017 – 92,875 miles
  • 2015 – 82,410 miles
  • 2013 – 78,454 miles
  • 2012 – 73,429 miles
  • 2011 – 68,302 miles
  • 2010 – 64,245 miles
  • 2009 – 57,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,780 miles
  • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

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.

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear suspensions system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,780 miles (+11,553)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,780 miles
    Test number
    379018089054
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass106,227 miles (+1,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,227 miles
    Test number
    167432052510
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass104,813 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,813 miles
    Test number
    457218448065
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail104,813 miles (+1,042)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,813 miles
    Test number
    379794113189
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass103,771 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,771 miles
    Test number
    915652458843
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  6. Fail103,764 miles (+15)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,764 miles
    Test number
    528697543847
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspensions system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leak

  7. Pass103,749 miles (+4,522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,749 miles
    Test number
    789567353649
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,227 miles (+3,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    99,227 miles
    Test number
    871365447838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,156 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    350565238834
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass92,875 miles (+10,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,875 miles
    Test number
    624685587032
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass82,410 miles (+3,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    287292205052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass78,454 miles (+5,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,454 miles
    Test number
    488176513335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass73,429 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    659426282103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail73,429 miles (+5,127)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,429 miles
    Test number
    155585672132
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,302 miles (+4,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,302 miles
    Test number
    589949461122
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass64,245 miles (+6,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,245 miles
    Test number
    514260280112
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass57,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    842597969151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T688 VJN

Does T688 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 VJN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T688 VJN?
The MOT on T688 VJN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 VJN done?
T688 VJN was recorded at 117,780 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,594 miles a year.
Has T688 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 VJN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T688 VJN 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 T688 VJN find?
T688 VJN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease on both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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