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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T415 NBVMOT history

T415 NBV is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
168,630 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,716 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T415 NBV
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T415 NBV was last recorded at 168,630 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 14,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,461 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
14,169 miles
Average per year
6,716 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 168,630 miles
  • 2023 – 154,461 miles
  • 2022 – 147,190 miles
  • 2021 – 143,352 miles
  • 2020 – 140,418 miles
  • 2019 – 136,905 miles
  • 2018 – 131,385 miles
  • 2017 – 125,123 miles
  • 2016 – 118,558 miles
  • 2015 – 111,567 miles
  • 2014 – 104,350 miles
  • 2013 – 97,623 miles
  • 2012 – 91,182 miles
  • 2011 – 83,994 miles
  • 2010 – 75,258 miles
  • 2009 – 64,916 miles
  • 2008 – 58,662 miles
  • 2007 – 52,163 miles
  • 2006 – 48,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,630 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryBoth rear arches surface corrosion, not effecting structure or within prescribed area

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,630 miles (+14,169)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,630 miles
    Test number
    717212695844
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth rear arches surface corrosion, not effecting structure or within prescribed area

  2. Pass154,461 miles (+7,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    154,461 miles
    Test number
    623970961784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass147,190 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,190 miles
    Test number
    466261668890
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail147,188 miles (+3,836)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,188 miles
    Test number
    265891172393
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion in wheel arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper strut mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes leading to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass143,352 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,352 miles
    Test number
    811860484509
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail143,346 miles (+2,928)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    848562811487
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,418 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,418 miles
    Test number
    734638935536
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,418 miles (+3,513)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,418 miles
    Test number
    596747895545
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,905 miles
    Test number
    669855799842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail136,902 miles (+5,517)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    625136860265
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass131,385 miles (+6,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,385 miles
    Test number
    263066873087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass125,123 miles (+6,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,123 miles
    Test number
    518462656807
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass118,558 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,558 miles
    Test number
    826588136218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in outer tread
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering rack joints

  14. Fail118,556 miles (+6,989)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,556 miles
    Test number
    262272360046
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cut in outer tread
    • AdvisorySlight play inner steering rack joints

  15. Pass111,567 miles (+7,217)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,567 miles
    Test number
    387215975003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,350 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,350 miles
    Test number
    108060584404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,623 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,623 miles
    Test number
    405690183077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,182 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    927095272050
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass91,182 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    966995772062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,994 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    466010081068
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass83,994 miles (+8,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,994 miles
    Test number
    665000181010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,258 miles (+10,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,258 miles
    Test number
    434194670057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    860331779020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    301781779021
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  25. Pass58,662 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,662 miles
    Test number
    390835188052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,163 miles (+3,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,163 miles
    Test number
    111351067427
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  27. Pass48,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,530 miles
    Test number
    741283186068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T415 NBV

Does T415 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T415 NBV expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T415 NBV?
The MOT on T415 NBV expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T415 NBV done?
T415 NBV was recorded at 168,630 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 6,716 miles a year.
Has T415 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T415 NBV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T415 NBV 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 T415 NBV find?
T415 NBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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