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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T186 YALMOT history

T186 YAL is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 27,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
27,316 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T186 YAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T186 YAL was last recorded at 27,316 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,707 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,609 miles
Average per year
821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,316 miles
  • 2025 – 25,707 miles
  • 2024 – 23,981 miles
  • 2023 – 22,093 miles
  • 2022 – 20,068 miles
  • 2021 – 18,542 miles
  • 2020 – 17,411 miles
  • 2019 – 16,752 miles
  • 2016 – 16,596 miles
  • 2011 – 16,225 miles
  • 2010 – 15,638 miles
  • 2009 – 14,795 miles
  • 2008 – 13,279 miles
  • 2007 – 11,345 miles
  • 2006 – 10,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,316 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front disc back plate corrodd
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,316 miles (+1,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    27,316 miles
    Test number
    299025785401
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc back plate corrodd
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass25,707 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    25,707 miles
    Test number
    507133173404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED

  3. Pass23,981 miles (+1,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    757401086143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass22,093 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    22,093 miles
    Test number
    281059901250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass20,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,068 miles
    Test number
    952975645141
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail20,068 miles (+1,526)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,068 miles
    Test number
    706204982064
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass18,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    298746592910
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail18,542 miles (+1,131)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    287014820781
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass17,411 miles (+659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    17,411 miles
    Test number
    938419882022
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass16,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    16,752 miles
    Test number
    786645320795
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak on joint rear

  11. Fail16,752 miles (+156)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,752 miles
    Test number
    898696739052
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight leak on joint rear

  12. Pass16,596 miles (+371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,596 miles
    Test number
    368964049735
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules VARIOUS (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded VARIOUS (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass16,225 miles (+587)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    16,225 miles
    Test number
    945728121201
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteConditio of front brake discs
    • NoteDash lights inop

  14. Pass15,638 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    232171330211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCondition of front brake discs

  15. Fail15,638 miles (+843)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,638 miles
    Test number
    740341330270
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCondition of front brake discs

  16. Pass14,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,795 miles
    Test number
    881490139247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,795 miles (+1,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,795 miles
    Test number
    950460639240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass13,279 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    13,279 miles
    Test number
    791752228250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,262 miles (+1,917)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,262 miles
    Test number
    320554718234
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass11,345 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    11,345 miles
    Test number
    224106107250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,734 miles
    Test number
    903872116292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T186 YAL

Does T186 YAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T186 YAL is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T186 YAL?
The MOT on T186 YAL is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T186 YAL done?
T186 YAL was recorded at 27,316 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 821 miles a year.
Has T186 YAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T186 YAL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T186 YAL 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 T186 YAL find?
T186 YAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; offside front disc back plate corrodd; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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