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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

X457 CDAMOT history

X457 CDA is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,243 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,243 km
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,817 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X457 CDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X457 CDA was last recorded at 169,243 km on 9 Oct 2026, 1 km more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,242 km · 8 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 km
Average per year
11,817 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,243 km
  • 2025 – 164,144 km
  • 2018 – 74,029 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,243 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,243 km (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,243 km
    Test number
    898366648374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,242 km (+5,098)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,242 km
    Test number
    186261761947
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,144 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,144 km
    Test number
    561525191151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail164,144 km4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,144 km
    Test number
    360131591919
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,413 miles (+24,296)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,413 miles
    Test number
    369899422547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,117 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    858992226386
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail110,117 miles (+9,187)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    333617897494
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass100,930 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,930 miles
    Test number
    160892362364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    616364926757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,657 miles (+3,994)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,657 miles
    Test number
    310694612781
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass88,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    364751698520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail88,663 miles (+7,363)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    702514582972
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass81,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    206019060318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail81,300 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,300 miles
    Test number
    461304103352
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass74,029 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,029 km
    Test number
    128035255524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X457 CDA

Does X457 CDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X457 CDA is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X457 CDA?
The MOT on X457 CDA is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X457 CDA done?
X457 CDA was recorded at 169,243 km at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 11,817 km a year.
Has X457 CDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X457 CDA has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X457 CDA 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 X457 CDA find?
X457 CDA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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