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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T721 RDLMOT history

T721 RDL is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 10 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
160,256 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T721 RDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T721 RDL was last recorded at 160,256 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 3,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,186 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,070 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,256 miles
  • 2024 – 157,186 miles
  • 2023 – 150,483 miles
  • 2022 – 149,378 miles
  • 2020 – 146,857 miles
  • 2019 – 140,471 miles
  • 2015 – 135,105 miles
  • 2014 – 126,954 miles
  • 2013 – 116,152 miles
  • 2012 – 107,669 miles
  • 2011 – 100,655 miles
  • 2010 – 94,557 miles
  • 2009 – 85,617 miles
  • 2008 – 77,794 miles
  • 2007 – 70,760 miles
  • 2006 – 64,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,256 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,256 miles (+3,070)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,256 miles
    Test number
    505789096342
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,186 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,186 miles
    Test number
    555277427280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,483 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,483 miles
    Test number
    533648014246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,378 miles (+2,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    149,378 miles
    Test number
    379414335144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass146,857 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,857 miles
    Test number
    733849031523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,471 miles (+5,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,471 miles
    Test number
    215406711142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,105 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,105 miles
    Test number
    471378076797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail135,019 miles (+8,065)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,019 miles
    Test number
    156471746148
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all front (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rear (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass126,954 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    126,954 miles
    Test number
    887705174223
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail126,953 miles (+10,801)6 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,953 miles
    Test number
    229964474269
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

  11. Pass116,152 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    635202563215
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside headlight damage
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing & wear on inner edge

  12. Fail116,152 miles (+8,483)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    869132463262
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside headlight damage
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing & wear on inner edge

  13. Pass107,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    266001012389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,669 miles (+1,910)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,669 miles
    Test number
    765694002337
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear box corroded

  15. Pass105,759 miles (+5,104)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    645694922016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear silencer rusty

  16. Pass100,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    356453251040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,655 miles (+6,098)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,655 miles
    Test number
    297583851015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass94,557 miles (+8,940)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    624045650019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    242073369000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Fail85,617 miles (+7,823)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    572563169066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass77,794 miles (+7,034)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,794 miles
    Test number
    141824968092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass70,760 miles (+5,946)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    70,760 miles
    Test number
    660577457045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    180904086419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail64,814 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,814 miles
    Test number
    684144386091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T721 RDL

Does T721 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T721 RDL expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T721 RDL?
The MOT on T721 RDL expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T721 RDL done?
T721 RDL was recorded at 160,256 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has T721 RDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T721 RDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on T721 RDL 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 T721 RDL find?
T721 RDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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