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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T852 JAUMOT history

T852 JAU is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
139,916 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T852 JAU
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T852 JAU was last recorded at 139,916 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2020: 139,542 miles, lower than 139,739 miles on 19 Mar 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,616 miles · 31 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
300 miles
Average per year
6,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,916 miles
  • 2021 – 139,616 miles
  • 2020 – 139,542 miles
  • 2019 – 139,739 miles
  • 2018 – 137,169 miles
  • 2017 – 129,957 miles
  • 2016 – 120,545 miles
  • 2015 – 109,500 miles
  • 2014 – 95,583 miles
  • 2013 – 80,966 miles
  • 2012 – 66,716 miles
  • 2011 – 50,918 miles
  • 2010 – 35,422 miles
  • 2009 – 31,611 miles
  • 2008 – 31,143 miles
  • 2007 – 29,753 miles
  • 2006 – 28,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,916 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,916 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,916 miles
    Test number
    460624656937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,616 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,616 miles
    Test number
    575694961521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass139,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,542 miles
    Test number
    814081055439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail139,542 miles (-197)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,542 miles
    Test number
    205795044589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass139,739 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    139,739 miles
    Test number
    715654106089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail139,739 miles (+2,570)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,739 miles
    Test number
    397200400739
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass137,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    984445173072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,169 miles (+7,212)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    595088054138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  9. Pass129,957 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    816684446144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail129,957 miles (+9,412)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    554794156213
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass120,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    701344897302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail120,545 miles (+11,045)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,545 miles
    Test number
    993420496853
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass109,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    779127205189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,500 miles (+13,917)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,500 miles
    Test number
    799045105143
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEmmisions not tested

  15. Pass95,583 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,583 miles
    Test number
    185500204164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail95,578 miles (+14,612)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,578 miles
    Test number
    788420704189
    • DangerousNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass80,966 miles (+14,250)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    445582693053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre low
    • NoteRear exhaust box and metal bracket deteriorated

  18. Pass66,716 miles (+15,798)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    66,716 miles
    Test number
    108165502183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteSlightly cracking on rear registration plate

  19. Pass50,918 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    229586051055
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no plate cracked

  20. Fail50,918 miles (+15,496)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,918 miles
    Test number
    135896651066
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear no plate cracked

  21. Pass35,422 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    143165250072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,611 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    550403749030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass31,143 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    31,143 miles
    Test number
    552073948070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass29,753 miles (+1,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,753 miles
    Test number
    423336247035
    • NoteRear silencer starting to corrode ok yet

  25. Pass28,659 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,659 miles
    Test number
    693298936070
    • NoteRear silncer starting to corrode ok yet

Questions about T852 JAU

Does T852 JAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T852 JAU expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T852 JAU?
The MOT on T852 JAU expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T852 JAU done?
T852 JAU was recorded at 139,916 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
Has T852 JAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T852 JAU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on T852 JAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T852 JAU find?
T852 JAU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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