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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T201 DBWMOT history

T201 DBW is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,726 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 DBW
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
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 DBW was last recorded at 59,726 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 9,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,586 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,140 miles
Average per year
1,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,726 miles
  • 2025 – 50,586 miles
  • 2024 – 41,933 miles
  • 2023 – 41,014 miles
  • 2022 – 40,957 miles
  • 2021 – 40,822 miles
  • 2020 – 40,481 miles
  • 2019 – 39,895 miles
  • 2018 – 38,915 miles
  • 2017 – 37,942 miles
  • 2016 – 37,335 miles
  • 2015 – 37,164 miles
  • 2014 – 36,266 miles
  • 2013 – 33,708 miles
  • 2012 – 32,681 miles
  • 2011 – 32,504 miles
  • 2010 – 32,297 miles
  • 2009 – 32,175 miles
  • 2008 – 31,918 miles
  • 2007 – 31,884 miles
  • 2006 – 31,799 miles
  • 2005 – 31,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,726 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,726 miles (+9,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,726 miles
    Test number
    172520046919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass50,586 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    50,586 miles
    Test number
    619529649454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,576 miles (+8,643)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    908682855300
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass41,933 miles (+919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    555230949103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass41,014 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    41,014 miles
    Test number
    222621429477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,957 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    40,957 miles
    Test number
    942044214561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,822 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    40,822 miles
    Test number
    619527430579
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryLight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  8. Pass40,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    509260268563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,481 miles (+586)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    272373811556
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass39,895 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,895 miles
    Test number
    425209219028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,894 miles (+979)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,894 miles
    Test number
    822569443427
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass38,915 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,915 miles
    Test number
    743872899672
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres and offside front tyre perishing

  13. Pass37,942 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    419674470631
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are perishing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail37,942 miles (+607)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,942 miles
    Test number
    648520810983
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face. (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,335 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    37,335 miles
    Test number
    195180940054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,164 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,164 miles
    Test number
    798663002728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,266 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    378446644253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,708 miles (+1,027)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    986787943276
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass32,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    367715872277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,681 miles (+177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    595075572218
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass32,504 miles (+207)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    579396471216
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass32,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    303366540488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,297 miles (+122)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    361696440429
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass32,175 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    32,175 miles
    Test number
    454365479287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,918 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    762164178266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,884 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    911285657211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,799 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    31,799 miles
    Test number
    632656676225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,417 miles
    Test number
    994510875237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T201 DBW

Does T201 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 DBW is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T201 DBW?
The MOT on T201 DBW is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T201 DBW done?
T201 DBW was recorded at 59,726 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
Has T201 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 DBW has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T201 DBW 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 T201 DBW find?
T201 DBW passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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