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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T477 SCDMOT history

T477 SCD is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2022
Mileage
195,005 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 SCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T477 SCD was last recorded at 195,005 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,723 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
282 miles
Average per year
5,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,005 miles
  • 2021 – 194,723 miles
  • 2020 – 192,833 miles
  • 2019 – 186,703 miles
  • 2018 – 180,098 miles
  • 2017 – 174,186 miles
  • 2016 – 167,858 miles
  • 2015 – 161,261 miles
  • 2014 – 154,861 miles
  • 2013 – 148,677 miles
  • 2012 – 142,446 miles
  • 2011 – 136,009 miles
  • 2010 – 131,134 miles
  • 2009 – 124,455 miles
  • 2008 – 118,699 miles
  • 2007 – 112,232 miles
  • 2006 – 103,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,005 miles
  • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake backing plates are deteriorated, corroded/ rusty
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside and offside rear brake backing plates are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,005 miles (+282)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,005 miles
    Test number
    759414991553
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake backing plates are deteriorated, corroded/ rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch corroded

  2. Pass194,723 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    194,723 miles
    Test number
    894239898350
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake backing plates are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded/ rusty

  3. Fail194,722 miles (+1,889)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,722 miles
    Test number
    767035616812
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brake backing plates are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded/ rusty

  4. Pass192,833 miles (+124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,833 miles
    Test number
    284687120280
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner valances are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryTow ball slightly corroded

  5. Fail192,709 miles (+6,006)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,709 miles
    Test number
    528763699292
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner valances are corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryTow ball slightly corroded

  6. Pass186,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    186,703 miles
    Test number
    973176540138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail186,702 miles (+6,604)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,702 miles
    Test number
    953610310350
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass180,098 miles (+137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    180,098 miles
    Test number
    660842594974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail179,961 miles (+5,775)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,961 miles
    Test number
    441509539442
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass174,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,186 miles
    Test number
    110484253264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail174,185 miles (+6,327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,185 miles
    Test number
    302567133844
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass167,858 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    167,858 miles
    Test number
    997211196025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail167,775 miles (+6,514)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,775 miles
    Test number
    332332357852
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass161,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    161,261 miles
    Test number
    215539065053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail161,260 miles (+6,399)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,260 miles
    Test number
    155939365484
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass154,861 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    154,861 miles
    Test number
    929759364020
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail154,860 miles (+6,183)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,860 miles
    Test number
    108269764052
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass148,677 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    709220773072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer casing starting to corrode

  19. Fail148,677 miles (+6,231)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,677 miles
    Test number
    865410173001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear silencer casing starting to corrode

  20. Pass142,446 miles (+6,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,446 miles
    Test number
    709776462028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass136,009 miles (+4,875)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    136,009 miles
    Test number
    658813471007
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass131,134 miles (+6,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    131,134 miles
    Test number
    603384570097
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass124,455 miles (+5,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    124,455 miles
    Test number
    630318969074
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass118,699 miles (+6,467)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    813280488071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield vibrating

  25. Pass112,232 miles (+8,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    312363487094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass103,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    253632086063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T477 SCD

Does T477 SCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 SCD expired on 31 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 SCD?
The MOT on T477 SCD expired on 31 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 SCD done?
T477 SCD was recorded at 195,005 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 5,741 miles a year.
Has T477 SCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 SCD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T477 SCD 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 T477 SCD find?
T477 SCD failed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: fuel pipe leaking; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; offside rear body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch, and 9 more.

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