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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,994 cc

R389 ACCMOT history

R389 ACC is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 49,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
49,978 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 ACC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 ACC was last recorded at 49,978 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,623 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,978 miles
  • 2025 – 49,623 miles
  • 2024 – 49,396 miles
  • 2012 – 46,909 miles
  • 2011 – 43,694 miles
  • 2010 – 41,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,978 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

7 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,978 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    370546125654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,623 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    49,623 miles
    Test number
    342109134128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass49,396 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    49,396 miles
    Test number
    719250918367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,909 miles (+3,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,909 miles
    Test number
    209662862247
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on outer edges

  5. Pass43,694 miles (+1,787)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,694 miles
    Test number
    645493371233
    • DangerousBoth front tyres worn inner edges

  6. Pass41,907 miles (+3)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    863439040296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT. SECONDARY TREAD.
    • NoteCAR ONLY JUST WENT THROUGH EMISSIONS
    • NoteENGINE SMOKES WHEN REVVED UP.
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS PITTED/WORN.

  7. Fail41,904 miles3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    880456540239
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT. SECONDARY TREAD.
    • NoteENGINE SMOKES WHEN REVVED UP.
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS PITTED/WORN.

Questions about R389 ACC

Does R389 ACC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 ACC is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 ACC?
The MOT on R389 ACC is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 ACC done?
R389 ACC was recorded at 49,978 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 522 miles a year.
Has R389 ACC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 ACC has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2010.
Has the mileage on R389 ACC 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 R389 ACC find?
R389 ACC passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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