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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T470 DUYMOT history

T470 DUY is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,087 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T470 DUY
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 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T470 DUY was last recorded at 109,087 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 1,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,052 miles · 3 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,035 miles
Average per year
2,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,087 miles
  • 2023 – 108,052 miles
  • 2022 – 105,071 miles
  • 2021 – 102,247 miles
  • 2020 – 96,789 miles
  • 2019 – 89,927 miles
  • 2017 – 85,290 miles
  • 2016 – 83,154 miles
  • 2015 – 77,623 miles
  • 2014 – 71,765 miles
  • 2009 – 67,979 miles
  • 2008 – 65,414 miles
  • 2007 – 63,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,087 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front HEADLIGHT CRACKED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leaks around engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,087 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,087 miles
    Test number
    396135866410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,052 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    556067316173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    101385899619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,071 miles (+2,824)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,071 miles
    Test number
    745556303165
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass102,247 miles (+5,458)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    360571647690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,789 miles (+6,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,789 miles
    Test number
    886411172714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,927 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,927 miles
    Test number
    460233197256
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail89,921 miles (+4,631)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,921 miles
    Test number
    842097390417
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass85,290 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,290 miles
    Test number
    389320925038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HEADLIGHT CRACKED

  10. Pass83,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    964564348942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine

  11. Fail83,154 miles (+5,531)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,154 miles
    Test number
    730653673354
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks around engine

  12. Pass77,623 miles (+5,858)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,623 miles
    Test number
    315478455020
    • NoteN/s/ front headlight cracked

  13. Pass71,765 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    636475324057
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail71,722 miles (+3,743)19 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    375682924053
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass67,979 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,979 miles
    Test number
    522369929326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,414 miles (+2,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,414 miles
    Test number
    450050838331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass63,286 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    661183787238
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNS HEAD LIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Questions about T470 DUY

Does T470 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T470 DUY is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T470 DUY?
The MOT on T470 DUY is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T470 DUY done?
T470 DUY was recorded at 109,087 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 2,516 miles a year.
Has T470 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T470 DUY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T470 DUY 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 T470 DUY find?
T470 DUY passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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