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Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 1,998 cc

FSV 966MOT history

FSV 966 is a green diesel Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 89,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
89,874 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSV 966
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester XC Boxer Diesel
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSV 966 was last recorded at 89,874 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 9,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,124 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,750 miles
Average per year
5,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,874 miles
  • 2025 – 80,124 miles
  • 2024 – 72,944 miles
  • 2023 – 65,750 miles
  • 2022 – 64,750 miles
  • 2021 – 57,644 miles
  • 2020 – 54,862 miles
  • 2019 – 51,706 miles
  • 2018 – 45,463 miles
  • 2017 – 39,758 miles
  • 2016 – 33,740 miles
  • 2015 – 24,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,874 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,874 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    983991168765
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,874 miles (+9,750)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    389050370296
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,124 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    445711376055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail80,124 miles (+7,180)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,124 miles
    Test number
    842861465822
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,944 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    779926669395
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail72,944 miles (+7,194)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    332289319718
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass65,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    929808456238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,750 miles (+1,000)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,750 miles
    Test number
    359941051030
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass64,750 miles (+7,106)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    732729538932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,644 miles (+2,782)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,644 miles
    Test number
    944563375941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,862 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    937319276120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,706 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    481760179580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,463 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,463 miles
    Test number
    837830340716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,758 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,758 miles
    Test number
    835088059521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,740 miles (+9,247)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    275996907709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    611171151785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about FSV 966

What vehicle is registration FSV 966 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSV 966 on a green diesel Subaru Forester XC Boxer Diesel first used on 28 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FSV 966 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on FSV 966 is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on FSV 966?
The MOT on FSV 966 is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has FSV 966 done?
FSV 966 was recorded at 89,874 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,921 miles a year.
Has FSV 966 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSV 966 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on FSV 966 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 FSV 966 find?
FSV 966 passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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