Subaru Forester
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
LS51 YYDMOT history
LS51 YYD is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,014 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 117,014 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 YYD
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 YYD was last recorded at 117,014 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 6,970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,044 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,970 miles
- Average per year
- 4,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,014 miles
- 2025 – 110,044 miles
- 2024 – 104,661 miles
- 2023 – 97,945 miles
- 2022 – 97,358 miles
- 2021 – 94,724 miles
- 2020 – 91,107 miles
- 2019 – 88,384 miles
- 2018 – 86,233 miles
- 2017 – 84,361 miles
- 2016 – 82,778 miles
- 2015 – 77,271 miles
- 2014 – 69,946 miles
- 2013 – 63,851 miles
- 2012 – 61,217 miles
- 2010 – 58,182 miles
- 2009 – 53,372 miles
- 2008 – 48,293 miles
- 2007 – 41,203 miles
- 2006 – 36,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,014 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials have slight oil leak's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front number plate cracked
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,014 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 117,014 miles
- Test number
- 233919480609
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials have slight oil leak's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Fail117,014 miles (+6,970)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,014 miles
- Test number
- 425162596228
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front and rear differentials have slight oil leak's (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
Pass110,044 miles (+24)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 110,044 miles
- Test number
- 779046396432
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer in Poor Condition
Fail110,020 miles (+5,359)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,020 miles
- Test number
- 709844031538
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Silencer in Poor Condition
Pass104,661 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 104,661 miles
- Test number
- 374815268444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,660 miles (+6,715)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,660 miles
- Test number
- 450473119079
- 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass97,945 miles (+587)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 97,945 miles
- Test number
- 665200519123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,358 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 97,358 miles
- Test number
- 293205211416
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Fail97,357 miles (+2,633)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,357 miles
- Test number
- 819038131527
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
Pass94,724 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 94,724 miles
- Test number
- 125961386911
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail94,723 miles (+30)3 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,723 miles
- Test number
- 296619264519
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail94,693 miles (+3,586)6 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,693 miles
- Test number
- 485115602259
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass91,107 miles (+2,723)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 91,107 miles
- Test number
- 213381178365
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside
Pass88,384 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 88,384 miles
- Test number
- 213675115777
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust noise from manifold area
Fail88,384 miles (+2,151)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,384 miles
- Test number
- 739681554125
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySlight exhaust noise from manifold area
Pass86,233 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 86,233 miles
- Test number
- 510967868086
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy rusted
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rudder worn
Fail86,213 miles (+1,852)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,213 miles
- Test number
- 494522251051
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy rusted
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rudder worn
Pass84,361 miles (+1,583)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 84,361 miles
- Test number
- 120004081514
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake pedal rubber worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box heavy rusted
Pass82,778 miles (+5,507)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,778 miles
- Test number
- 220727527716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,271 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,271 miles
- Test number
- 899005035027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,946 miles (+6,095)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 69,946 miles
- Test number
- 687654444040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,851 miles (+2,634)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,851 miles
- Test number
- 416871133088
- NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Pass61,217 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 61,217 miles
- Test number
- 428682412087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,182 miles (+4,810)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 58,182 miles
- Test number
- 184135050373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,372 miles (+5,079)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 53,372 miles
- Test number
- 610772529324
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass48,293 miles (+7,090)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 48,293 miles
- Test number
- 370510818366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,203 miles (+4,873)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 41,203 miles
- Test number
- 863188987246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 36,330 miles
- Test number
- 412038216456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 YYD
- Does LS51 YYD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 YYD is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 YYD?
- The MOT on LS51 YYD is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 YYD done?
- LS51 YYD was recorded at 117,014 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
- Has LS51 YYD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 YYD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LS51 YYD 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 LS51 YYD find?
- LS51 YYD passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s, and 3 more.
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