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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T743 RPJMOT history

T743 RPJ is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,270 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
130,270 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2021
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T743 RPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T743 RPJ was last recorded at 130,270 miles on 16 Dec 2021, 5,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,666 miles · 9 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
5,604 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 130,270 miles
  • 2020 – 124,666 miles
  • 2019 – 115,881 miles
  • 2018 – 109,919 miles
  • 2017 – 104,211 miles
  • 2016 – 102,368 miles
  • 2015 – 90,048 miles
  • 2014 – 87,674 miles
  • 2013 – 84,771 miles
  • 2012 – 81,009 miles
  • 2011 – 77,982 miles
  • 2010 – 73,650 miles
  • 2009 – 68,389 miles
  • 2008 – 62,871 miles
  • 2007 – 58,129 miles
  • 2006 – 52,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    555837436509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    964615080786
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,270 miles
    Test number
    863456907097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail130,270 miles (+5,604)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,270 miles
    Test number
    637064394572
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,666 miles (+8,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    124,666 miles
    Test number
    284161958927
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass115,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,881 miles
    Test number
    421206377668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,880 miles (+5,961)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,880 miles
    Test number
    127858686490
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,919 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    478651454640
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail109,919 miles (+5,708)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,919 miles
    Test number
    579805916183
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass104,211 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,211 miles
    Test number
    422661152937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,210 miles (+1,842)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,210 miles
    Test number
    607038679730
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass102,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    102,368 miles
    Test number
    206849079043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,367 miles (+4,288)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,367 miles
    Test number
    436051501106
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass98,079 miles (+8,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,079 miles
    Test number
    642787478337
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass90,048 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    90,048 miles
    Test number
    417639205052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,674 miles (+2,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,674 miles
    Test number
    657798444028
    • NoteBoth registration plate lamp lenses broken

  17. Pass84,771 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    127413463427
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail84,771 miles (+3,762)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,771 miles
    Test number
    476553263058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass81,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    245739332068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail81,009 miles (+3,027)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,009 miles
    Test number
    826789932046
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass77,982 miles (+4,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,982 miles
    Test number
    126143561063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass73,650 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,650 miles
    Test number
    822654960077
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail73,647 miles (+5,258)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,647 miles
    Test number
    290313560027
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on ends.

  24. Pass68,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    581264869038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail68,389 miles (+5,518)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,389 miles
    Test number
    891223469031
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r front brake draging slightly

  26. Pass62,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    524120958075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail62,871 miles (+4,742)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    900320558011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass58,129 miles (+6,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,129 miles
    Test number
    992441957024
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres getting low and worn on in side

  29. Pass52,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,104 miles
    Test number
    592969056005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T743 RPJ

Does T743 RPJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T743 RPJ expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T743 RPJ?
The MOT on T743 RPJ expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T743 RPJ done?
T743 RPJ was recorded at 130,270 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2021, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has T743 RPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T743 RPJ has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T743 RPJ 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 T743 RPJ find?
T743 RPJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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