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Green and Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,994 cc

X4 DRXMOT history

X4 DRX is a green and black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 28 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 120,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
120,003 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 DRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 DRX was last recorded at 120,003 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,003 miles · 28 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,003 miles
  • 2025 – 118,138 miles
  • 2024 – 116,202 miles
  • 2023 – 114,796 miles
  • 2022 – 113,817 miles
  • 2021 – 112,407 miles
  • 2020 – 110,924 miles
  • 2019 – 108,954 miles
  • 2018 – 107,991 miles
  • 2017 – 106,607 miles
  • 2016 – 102,932 miles
  • 2015 – 98,255 miles
  • 2014 – 91,189 miles
  • 2013 – 83,460 miles
  • 2012 – 76,405 miles
  • 2011 – 69,236 miles
  • 2010 – 60,523 miles
  • 2009 – 52,334 miles
  • 2008 – 46,000 miles
  • 2007 – 39,409 miles
  • 2006 – 30,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,003 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All Four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    130559047613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,003 miles (+1,865)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,003 miles
    Test number
    320749457904
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at a/ roll mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,138 miles (+4)1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    357646611951
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S and O/S/R 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail118,134 miles (+1,932)1 dangerous6 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,134 miles
    Test number
    116696963588
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill at Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S and O/S and O/S/R 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,202 miles (+1,406)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    258781421592
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s 205-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s anti-roll bar links creaking however no play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff has slight oil leak

  6. Pass114,796 miles (+979)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    513958859991
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s creak from joints also however no play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished 205-60-15
    • AdvisoryLeak from rear diff

  7. Pass113,817 miles (+47)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,817 miles
    Test number
    983321403362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Furthest Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail113,770 miles (+1,363)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,770 miles
    Test number
    855711596357
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill At Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Furthest Forward Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four 205 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass112,407 miles (+1,483)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    752920085147
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear diff seal has light sweat of oil
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s positioned at front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components slightly corroded on rear

  10. Pass110,924 miles (+1,970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,924 miles
    Test number
    238441364805
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components slightly corroded

  11. Pass108,954 miles (+963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,954 miles
    Test number
    535880781793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass107,991 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    129137359457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail107,991 miles (+1,384)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,991 miles
    Test number
    116448769512
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass106,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    870884599284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail106,607 miles (+3,675)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    719133595904
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass102,932 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,932 miles
    Test number
    882510311614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,255 miles (+7,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    535744255121
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    91,189 miles
    Test number
    119351944115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,188 miles (+7,728)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,188 miles
    Test number
    926731344153
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass83,460 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,460 miles
    Test number
    698181963155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass76,405 miles (+7,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,405 miles
    Test number
    268262442174
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount fractured

  22. Fail69,236 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    606579731125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass69,236 miles (+8,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,236 miles
    Test number
    739699631133
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass60,523 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    60,523 miles
    Test number
    662267440179
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly torn

  25. Fail60,522 miles (+8,188)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,522 miles
    Test number
    524607340191
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly torn

  26. Pass52,334 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,334 miles
    Test number
    594094859104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,000 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    153368158167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass46,000 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    46,000 miles
    Test number
    930248858186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,409 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,409 miles
    Test number
    912390577180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass30,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,627 miles
    Test number
    550658066096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 DRX

Does X4 DRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 DRX is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 DRX?
The MOT on X4 DRX is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 DRX done?
X4 DRX was recorded at 120,003 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
Has X4 DRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 DRX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 DRX 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 X4 DRX find?
X4 DRX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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