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Green and Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,994 cc

A12 CBYMOT history

A12 CBY is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
136,837 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 CBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 CBY was last recorded at 136,837 miles on 21 May 2025, 1,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,811 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,026 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,837 miles
  • 2024 – 135,811 miles
  • 2023 – 134,101 miles
  • 2022 – 132,049 miles
  • 2021 – 129,248 miles
  • 2020 – 126,838 miles
  • 2019 – 123,424 miles
  • 2018 – 117,550 miles
  • 2017 – 111,690 miles
  • 2016 – 108,062 miles
  • 2015 – 100,959 miles
  • 2014 – 88,957 miles
  • 2013 – 79,153 miles
  • 2012 – 70,444 miles
  • 2011 – 63,265 miles
  • 2010 – 55,473 miles
  • 2009 – 47,731 miles
  • 2008 – 39,519 miles
  • 2007 – 30,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,837 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,837 miles (+1,026)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    484733105430
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass135,811 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,811 miles
    Test number
    299717739479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,101 miles (+2,052)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    184401306775
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass132,049 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    320571629490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,248 miles (+2,410)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,248 miles
    Test number
    529079840109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,838 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    479057967222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,424 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,424 miles
    Test number
    544928522238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,550 miles (+5,860)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    241236871448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,690 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,690 miles
    Test number
    241790878617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,062 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    946875679834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    677160465103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail100,959 miles (+12,002)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,959 miles
    Test number
    778370565105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass88,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    538122164145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,957 miles (+9,804)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,957 miles
    Test number
    969261264148
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass79,153 miles (+8,709)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    608242863128
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)

  16. Pass70,444 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,444 miles
    Test number
    115284562109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,265 miles (+7,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,265 miles
    Test number
    796574261115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,473 miles (+7,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,473 miles
    Test number
    141109950198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,731 miles (+8,212)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,731 miles
    Test number
    410961569144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,519 miles (+8,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,519 miles
    Test number
    121795958195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail30,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,738 miles
    Test number
    663295557132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,738 miles
    Test number
    770315957198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 CBY

Does A12 CBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A12 CBY expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A12 CBY?
The MOT on A12 CBY expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A12 CBY done?
A12 CBY was recorded at 136,837 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has A12 CBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 CBY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on A12 CBY 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 A12 CBY find?
A12 CBY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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