Subaru logo

Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,990 cc

S779 YNOMOT history

S779 YNO is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,591 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,422 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S779 YNO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S779 YNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S779 YNO was last recorded at 146,591 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2018: 124,910 miles, lower than 169,476 miles on 16 Mar 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,596 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,995 miles
Average per year
3,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,591 miles
  • 2025 – 141,596 miles
  • 2024 – 135,342 miles
  • 2023 – 131,399 miles
  • 2022 – 127,854 miles
  • 2021 – 126,006 miles
  • 2018 – 124,910 miles
  • 2017 – 169,476 miles
  • 2016 – 157,798 miles
  • 2015 – 145,417 miles
  • 2014 – 142,621 miles
  • 2012 – 139,052 miles
  • 2011 – 127,352 miles
  • 2010 – 119,881 miles
  • 2009 – 115,642 miles
  • 2008 – 111,000 miles
  • 2007 – 105,724 miles
  • 2006 – 86,187 miles
  • 2005 – 75,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,591 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,591 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    574030434130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,596 miles (+6,254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,596 miles
    Test number
    356411088356
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass135,342 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,342 miles
    Test number
    841380141286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass131,399 miles (+3,545)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,399 miles
    Test number
    445600285224
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass127,854 miles (+1,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,854 miles
    Test number
    432124657059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,006 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,006 miles
    Test number
    297931277492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,910 miles (-44,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,910 miles
    Test number
    695504540897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,476 miles (+11,678)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    169,476 miles
    Test number
    382714739981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,798 miles (+12,381)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    157,798 miles
    Test number
    764426282694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,417 miles (+2,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,417 miles
    Test number
    169272975039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass142,621 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    142,621 miles
    Test number
    617473974060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,604 miles (+3,552)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,604 miles
    Test number
    105191174054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass139,052 miles (+11,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    139,052 miles
    Test number
    137114402308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,352 miles (+49)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    355754101337
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are worn

  15. Fail127,303 miles (+7,422)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,303 miles
    Test number
    716752701321
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are worn

  16. Pass119,881 miles (+4,239)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    119,881 miles
    Test number
    223505100330
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear discs are slightly worn

  17. Pass115,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    814713599290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,642 miles (+4,642)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,642 miles
    Test number
    702553099217
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass111,000 miles (+5,276)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,000 miles
    Test number
    120677578227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing.

  20. Pass105,724 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    105,724 miles
    Test number
    102077217360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,152 miles (+18,965)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,152 miles
    Test number
    283485137247
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail86,187 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    212655186480
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER BOOTS SPIT INNER

  23. Pass86,187 miles (+10,756)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,187 miles
    Test number
    523625586183
    • NoteBOTH FRONT DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER BOOTS SPIT INNER

  24. Pass75,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    75,431 miles
    Test number
    114776095167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S779 YNO

Does S779 YNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S779 YNO is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S779 YNO?
The MOT on S779 YNO is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S779 YNO done?
S779 YNO was recorded at 146,591 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,422 miles a year.
Has S779 YNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S779 YNO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on S779 YNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S779 YNO find?
S779 YNO passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S779 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.