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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,457 cc

X5 NHXMOT history

X5 NHX is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 24 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 125,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,504 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NHX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,457 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NHX was last recorded at 125,504 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 11,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,213 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,291 miles
Average per year
5,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,504 miles
  • 2025 – 114,213 miles
  • 2024 – 102,490 miles
  • 2023 – 88,373 miles
  • 2022 – 75,684 miles
  • 2021 – 71,705 miles
  • 2020 – 69,444 miles
  • 2019 – 66,261 miles
  • 2018 – 57,032 miles
  • 2017 – 52,456 miles
  • 2016 – 49,205 miles
  • 2015 – 46,316 miles
  • 2014 – 43,558 miles
  • 2013 – 42,373 miles
  • 2012 – 41,644 miles
  • 2011 – 40,516 miles
  • 2010 – 36,580 miles
  • 2009 – 31,961 miles
  • 2008 – 27,351 miles
  • 2007 – 25,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,504 miles
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake disc back plates are corroded
  • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm in there central tread areas

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,504 miles (+11,291)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,504 miles
    Test number
    579254353645
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s brake disc back plates are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn down to 3.0mm in there central tread areas

  2. Pass114,213 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    599747907621
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake flexible hoses insecure where they should be secured

  3. Fail114,212 miles (+11,722)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    440280413802
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Decelerometer test required - no MOT - unable to drive vehicle on road to carry out test (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear brake flexible hoses insecure where they should be secured

  4. Pass102,490 miles (+14,117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,490 miles
    Test number
    570690996432
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass88,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    985466277440
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail88,373 miles (+12,689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,373 miles
    Test number
    648502831630
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass75,684 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,684 miles
    Test number
    315839230013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,705 miles (+2,261)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,705 miles
    Test number
    596450785249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,444 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,444 miles
    Test number
    979757309626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,261 miles (+9,229)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,261 miles
    Test number
    312090856923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,032 miles (+4,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    239214639515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    386603862022
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir close to minimum fluid level

  13. Fail52,456 miles (+3,251)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,456 miles
    Test number
    329614484885
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryRear no. plate slightly loose
    • AdvisoryPower steering reservoir close to minimum fluid level

  14. Pass49,205 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    649336890352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail49,205 miles (+2,889)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    796717313280
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass46,316 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    46,316 miles
    Test number
    227737279165
    • AdvisoryEngine and under vehicle covers fitted

  17. Pass43,558 miles (+1,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,558 miles
    Test number
    425329374221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass42,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    145521603328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,373 miles (+729)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,373 miles
    Test number
    108781303375
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs heavily corroded.

  20. Pass41,644 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    41,644 miles
    Test number
    807964822141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,516 miles (+3,936)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    575899011159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,580 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    36,580 miles
    Test number
    632053610116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,961 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,961 miles
    Test number
    533647509141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,351 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,351 miles
    Test number
    663121928114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    341014957446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,809 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    703034857207
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about X5 NHX

Does X5 NHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NHX is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NHX?
The MOT on X5 NHX is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 NHX done?
X5 NHX was recorded at 125,504 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,232 miles a year.
Has X5 NHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NHX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X5 NHX 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 X5 NHX find?
X5 NHX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s; offside front exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer heat shield; offside front inner oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive shaft area, and 2 more.

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