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Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

T888 SMTMOT history

T888 SMT is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 13 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 100,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2024
Mileage
100,747 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 SMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 SMT was last recorded at 100,747 miles on 22 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2012: 74,721 miles, lower than 89,790 miles on 15 Jun 2011.

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
100,746 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,747 miles
  • 2022 – 97,858 miles
  • 2021 – 97,852 miles
  • 2020 – 97,845 miles
  • 2019 – 97,792 miles
  • 2018 – 97,186 miles
  • 2017 – 97,032 miles
  • 2016 – 96,078 miles
  • 2015 – 93,685 miles
  • 2012 – 74,724 miles
  • 2011 – 89,790 miles
  • 2010 – 81,381 miles
  • 2009 – 68,929 miles
  • 2008 – 65,051 miles
  • 2006 – 40,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,747 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corrodingRecorded 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.

  • Part of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,747 miles (+1)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,747 miles
    Test number
    475728220276
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroding

  2. Fail100,746 miles (+2,888)2 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    171878100144
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate corroding

  3. Pass97,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    725270802641
    • AdvisoryEml on

  4. Fail97,858 miles (+6)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,858 miles
    Test number
    623135479091
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass97,852 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    97,852 miles
    Test number
    815663817764
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear wheels slightly binding
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion around underside and suspension components

  6. Pass97,845 miles (+53)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    149514802361
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass97,792 miles (+606)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,792 miles
    Test number
    865489934068
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPart of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

  8. Pass97,186 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    116657702982
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside / suspension components

  9. Fail97,186 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    766656061724
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  10. Fail97,186 miles (+154)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,186 miles
    Test number
    120600117899
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside / suspension components

  11. Pass97,032 miles (+954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    97,032 miles
    Test number
    106458566450
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass96,078 miles (+2,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    153069024776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracked and worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is cracked and worn on the edge
    • AdvisoryPart of the system has slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass93,685 miles (+18,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,685 miles
    Test number
    107670800104
    • AdvisoryPart of the exhaust system has slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass74,724 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    135574372461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,721 miles (-15,069)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,721 miles
    Test number
    347733772090
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass89,790 miles (+8,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    89,790 miles
    Test number
    797356561180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass81,381 miles (+12,452)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    921560260157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,929 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    981613369156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,051 miles
    Test number
    532152968122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    773943867125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    602868456173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 SMT

Does T888 SMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T888 SMT expired on 21 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T888 SMT?
The MOT on T888 SMT expired on 21 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T888 SMT done?
T888 SMT was recorded at 100,747 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2023, an average of 3,469 miles a year.
Has T888 SMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 SMT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T888 SMT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T888 SMT find?
T888 SMT passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2023 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 3 more.

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