Subaru Forester
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,994 cc
V44 JJSMOT history
V44 JJS is a blue petrol Subaru Forester first used on 18 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 85,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 85,999 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V44 JJS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 18 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V44 JJS was last recorded at 85,999 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 9,761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 76,238 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,761 miles
- Average per year
- 4,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 85,999 miles
- 2025 – 76,238 miles
- 2024 – 66,293 miles
- 2023 – 62,310 miles
- 2022 – 58,715 miles
- 2021 – 57,930 miles
- 2020 – 57,418 miles
- 2019 – 56,372 miles
- 2018 – 54,570 miles
- 2017 – 51,806 miles
- 2016 – 49,776 miles
- 2015 – 46,644 miles
- 2014 – 43,364 miles
- 2013 – 39,133 miles
- 2012 – 32,963 miles
- 2011 – 27,917 miles
- 2010 – 23,546 miles
- 2009 – 18,387 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass85,999 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass85,999 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 85,999 miles
- Test number
- 652031595013
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail85,996 miles (+9,758)2 dangerous3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,996 miles
- Test number
- 316963634689
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dipping to the right (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,238 miles (+9,945)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 76,238 miles
- Test number
- 368757755056
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,293 miles (+3,983)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 66,293 miles
- Test number
- 209753402305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,310 miles (+3,595)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 62,310 miles
- Test number
- 193938019113
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass58,715 miles (+785)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 58,715 miles
- Test number
- 356656756708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,930 miles (+13)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 57,930 miles
- Test number
- 325311799323
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail57,917 miles (+499)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,917 miles
- Test number
- 186784319085
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,418 miles (+1,046)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 57,418 miles
- Test number
- 819348510810
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,372 miles (+1,802)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 56,372 miles
- Test number
- 124443955544
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,570 miles (+2,764)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 54,570 miles
- Test number
- 110800425724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,806 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 51,806 miles
- Test number
- 955307750193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,776 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 180262723874
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail49,776 miles (+3,132)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 154905017707
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake fluid low
Pass46,644 miles (+3,280)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 46,644 miles
- Test number
- 539604015946
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,364 miles (+4,231)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 43,364 miles
- Test number
- 517674924209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,133 miles (+6,170)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 39,133 miles
- Test number
- 779156023239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,963 miles (+5,046)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,963 miles
- Test number
- 667640232284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,917 miles (+4,371)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 27,917 miles
- Test number
- 555200931264
- NoteO/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge
- NoteRear backbox mount corroded
Pass23,546 miles (+5,159)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 23,546 miles
- Test number
- 461280430293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,387 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 18,387 miles
- Test number
- 333020839472
- NoteForeign registration plates fitted to vehicle.
- NoteO/s/f tyre poorly worn on inner edges.
Questions about V44 JJS
- Does V44 JJS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 JJS is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V44 JJS?
- The MOT on V44 JJS is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V44 JJS done?
- V44 JJS was recorded at 85,999 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
- Has V44 JJS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V44 JJS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V44 JJS 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 V44 JJS find?
- V44 JJS passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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