Subaru Forester
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 2,457 cc
X28 BCWMOT history
X28 BCW is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 139,328 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 139,328 mi
- At MOT on 23 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,886 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X28 BCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,457 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X28 BCW was last recorded at 139,328 miles on 23 Nov 2024, 5,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 133,689 miles · 17 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 5,639 miles
- Average per year
- 6,886 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 139,328 miles
- 2023 – 133,689 miles
- 2022 – 130,876 miles
- 2021 – 126,439 miles
- 2019 – 118,988 miles
- 2017 – 112,981 miles
- 2016 – 94,802 miles
- 2015 – 78,640 miles
- 2014 – 71,491 miles
- 2013 – 65,279 miles
- 2012 – 59,869 miles
- 2011 – 53,354 miles
- 2010 – 45,459 miles
- 2009 – 37,119 miles
- 2008 – 27,639 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,328 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti-roll bar links
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 4 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,328 miles (+5,639)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 139,328 miles
- Test number
- 358098867525
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass133,689 miles (+2,813)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 133,689 miles
- Test number
- 566704752044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,876 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 130,876 miles
- Test number
- 441569020744
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail130,870 miles (+4,431)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,870 miles
- Test number
- 336548191482
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All anti-roll bar links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,439 miles (+7,451)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 126,439 miles
- Test number
- 934774251525
- MinorInner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,988 miles (+6,007)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,988 miles
- Test number
- 602413931254
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both n/s and o/s rear
- AdvisoryParking brake reading poor - may require adjustment or repair
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle wrapped grey (original colour black )
- AdvisoryCorrosion around both rear inner sill areas
Pass112,981 miles (+18,179)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 112,981 miles
- Test number
- 166732063462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Pass94,802 miles (+16,162)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 94,802 miles
- Test number
- 110879166658
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,640 miles (+7,149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 78,640 miles
- Test number
- 375804647345
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass71,491 miles (+6,212)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 71,491 miles
- Test number
- 788603064228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass65,279 miles (+5,410)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 65,279 miles
- Test number
- 669019953206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,869 miles (+56)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 59,869 miles
- Test number
- 909560172212
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail59,813 miles (+6,459)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,813 miles
- Test number
- 455058562268
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass53,354 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 53,354 miles
- Test number
- 115656951230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAdvise nearside wiper blade wearing
Fail53,354 miles (+7,895)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,354 miles
- Test number
- 567739041233
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAdvise nearside wiper blade wearing
Pass45,459 miles (+8,340)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 45,459 miles
- Test number
- 300460560275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,119 miles (+9,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 37,119 miles
- Test number
- 694995769266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,639 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 27,639 miles
- Test number
- 350388348275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X28 BCW
- Does X28 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X28 BCW expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X28 BCW?
- The MOT on X28 BCW expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X28 BCW done?
- X28 BCW was recorded at 139,328 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2024, an average of 6,886 miles a year.
- Has X28 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X28 BCW has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on X28 BCW 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 X28 BCW find?
- X28 BCW passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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