Subaru Forester
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc
R293 EARMOT history
R293 EAR is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 May 2023
- Mileage
- 142,730 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,641 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R293 EAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
R293 EAR was last recorded at 142,730 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 142,397 miles · 4 May 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 333 miles
- Average per year
- 4,641 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 142,730 miles
- 2021 – 142,397 miles
- 2020 – 142,106 miles
- 2019 – 141,412 miles
- 2018 – 140,403 miles
- 2017 – 137,714 miles
- 2016 – 133,965 miles
- 2015 – 129,198 miles
- 2014 – 121,885 miles
- 2013 – 116,620 miles
- 2012 – 107,704 miles
- 2011 – 98,741 miles
- 2010 – 92,785 miles
- 2009 – 87,493 miles
- 2008 – 81,828 miles
- 2007 – 75,234 miles
- 2006 – 68,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,730 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,730 miles (+333)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,730 miles
- Test number
- 973006923122
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,397 miles (+291)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 142,397 miles
- Test number
- 227356089019
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass142,106 miles (+694)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 142,106 miles
- Test number
- 221112345254
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,412 miles (+1,009)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 141,412 miles
- Test number
- 686644716701
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion on all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass140,403 miles (+2,689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 140,403 miles
- Test number
- 478622745007
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass137,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 137,714 miles
- Test number
- 913409316880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,714 miles (+3,749)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,714 miles
- Test number
- 472674821513
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass133,965 miles (+4,767)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 133,965 miles
- Test number
- 137856570712
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,198 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 129,198 miles
- Test number
- 618238615185
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Pass121,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 121,885 miles
- Test number
- 318397124101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,885 miles (+5,265)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,885 miles
- Test number
- 936457324177
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass116,620 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 116,620 miles
- Test number
- 208497633451
- NoteLeak from osr shock absorber.gread around ns inner cv boot.
Fail116,620 miles (+8,916)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,620 miles
- Test number
- 947517433117
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteLeak from osr shock absorber.gread around ns inner cv boot.
Pass107,704 miles (+8,963)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,704 miles
- Test number
- 188076132156
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteO/s/r tyre wall perished
Pass98,741 miles (+5,956)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 98,741 miles
- Test number
- 998422931191
- NoteAll rear suspension bushes cracked and have some wear
- NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls badly scuffed and nearside outer shoulder badly worn
- NoteRattle from exhaust (may be cat' broken
- NoteSteering wheel cover has become adrift from metal of wheel
Pass92,785 miles (+5,292)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 92,785 miles
- Test number
- 393088330171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay In N/S/R Shock
Pass87,493 miles (+5,665)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 87,493 miles
- Test number
- 624180349157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,828 miles (+6,594)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 81,828 miles
- Test number
- 972914238133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,234 miles (+6,448)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 75,234 miles
- Test number
- 590034437106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 68,786 miles
- Test number
- 522837436118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R293 EAR
- Does R293 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R293 EAR expired on 21 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R293 EAR?
- The MOT on R293 EAR expired on 21 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R293 EAR done?
- R293 EAR was recorded at 142,730 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 4,641 miles a year.
- Has R293 EAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R293 EAR has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on R293 EAR 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 R293 EAR find?
- R293 EAR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear coil spring corroded.
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