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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T996 PUKMOT history

T996 PUK is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,772 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 PUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 PUK was last recorded at 123,772 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,877 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
895 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,772 miles
  • 2025 – 122,877 miles
  • 2024 – 122,072 miles
  • 2023 – 120,983 miles
  • 2021 – 119,412 miles
  • 2020 – 118,564 miles
  • 2019 – 116,267 miles
  • 2018 – 114,543 miles
  • 2017 – 113,086 miles
  • 2016 – 111,244 miles
  • 2015 – 109,567 miles
  • 2014 – 107,303 miles
  • 2012 – 104,740 miles
  • 2011 – 102,221 miles
  • 2010 – 98,709 miles
  • 2008 – 88,917 miles
  • 2007 – 82,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,772 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear subframe slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • All four rear subframe bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • ALL rear suspension components deteriorated/corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,772 miles (+895)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,772 miles
    Test number
    298542776202
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,877 miles (+805)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    648882027043
    • AdvisoryAll four rear subframe bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame heavy surface corrosion

  3. Pass122,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    410812494063
    • AdvisoryAll four rear subframe bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front and both O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  4. Fail122,072 miles (+1,089)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    314666029537
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four rear subframe bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S front and both O/S rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  5. Pass120,983 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,983 miles
    Test number
    392663449653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  6. Fail120,973 miles (+1,561)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,973 miles
    Test number
    583159441668
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S and N/S rear trailing arms front bushs excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,412 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,412 miles
    Test number
    142550560574
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slight corrosion

  8. Pass118,564 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,564 miles
    Test number
    535938649569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    447961603338
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail117,678 miles (+1,411)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,678 miles
    Test number
    630791135744
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass116,267 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    667138704040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,543 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    367313525265
    • AdvisoryALL rear suspension components deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both blued & pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail114,543 miles (+1,457)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,543 miles
    Test number
    584725352908
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryALL rear suspension components deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both blued & pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass113,086 miles (+1,842)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,086 miles
    Test number
    993719547471
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres old & slightly perished
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring worn Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass111,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    504886850835
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail111,244 miles (+1,677)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    551814982023
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass109,567 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    109,567 miles
    Test number
    157922515414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail109,535 miles (+2,232)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,535 miles
    Test number
    206796305053
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass107,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,303 miles
    Test number
    138686504063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,303 miles (+2,563)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,303 miles
    Test number
    245836604079
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass104,740 miles (+2,519)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,740 miles
    Test number
    777755952394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,221 miles (+3,512)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,221 miles
    Test number
    755582061355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,709 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    591927250325
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slightly fraying on edges

  24. Fail98,709 miles (+4,103)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,709 miles
    Test number
    861747150377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
    • NoteOffside front seat belt slightly fraying on edges

  25. Pass94,606 miles (+5,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,606 miles
    Test number
    151788000486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass88,917 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,917 miles
    Test number
    790598458366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,853 miles (+6,139)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    82,853 miles
    Test number
    182074857336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    172759207499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 PUK

Does T996 PUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T996 PUK is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T996 PUK?
The MOT on T996 PUK is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T996 PUK done?
T996 PUK was recorded at 123,772 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has T996 PUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 PUK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T996 PUK 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 T996 PUK find?
T996 PUK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box to front pipe; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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