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Subaru Forester

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T826 SOOMOT history

T826 SOO is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2022
Mileage
122,224 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T826 SOO
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
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T826 SOO was last recorded at 122,224 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 6,754 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,470 miles · 30 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
6,754 miles
Average per year
4,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,224 miles
  • 2021 – 115,470 miles
  • 2020 – 111,409 miles
  • 2019 – 106,097 miles
  • 2018 – 97,327 miles
  • 2017 – 92,715 miles
  • 2016 – 86,744 miles
  • 2015 – 82,906 miles
  • 2014 – 79,527 miles
  • 2013 – 76,161 miles
  • 2012 – 72,391 miles
  • 2011 – 67,970 miles
  • 2010 – 63,514 miles
  • 2009 – 58,751 miles
  • 2008 – 53,981 miles
  • 2007 – 50,150 miles
  • 2006 – 47,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,224 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance not tested excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Underbody is rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn badly,advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail122,224 miles (+6,754)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,224 miles
    Test number
    688588189775
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested excessive corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass115,470 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    115,470 miles
    Test number
    290969616789
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is rusty

  3. Fail115,462 miles (+4,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,462 miles
    Test number
    923604891239
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody is rusty

  4. Pass111,409 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,409 miles
    Test number
    127342401134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of light corrosion

  5. Fail111,409 miles (+5,312)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,409 miles
    Test number
    650785988509
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of light corrosion

  6. Pass106,097 miles (+8,770)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    155287844037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,327 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    673351658691
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear junction (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn badly,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail97,327 miles (+4,612)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,327 miles
    Test number
    459402647081
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail ferrule badly corroded (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe to ns rear flex hose from front to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe to os rear flex hose from front to rear junction (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high os and ns (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible os and ns producing no beam image (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective 2 of 3 rear mounts not attached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn badly,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler neck corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass92,715 miles (+5,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,715 miles
    Test number
    641080967247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass86,744 miles (+3,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    398500574733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass82,906 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,906 miles
    Test number
    374414774779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,527 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    577083024204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,161 miles (+3,770)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    269638423243
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear silencer outer-skin disintegrating.Inner skin sound.

  14. Pass72,391 miles (+4,421)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    72,391 miles
    Test number
    397234832478
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear silencer outer skin disintegrating,inner skin sound.

  15. Pass67,970 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    67,970 miles
    Test number
    676015631258
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass63,514 miles (+4,763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    244138430292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)

  17. Pass58,751 miles (+4,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    58,751 miles
    Test number
    680183939221
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass53,981 miles (+3,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    391378728235
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass50,150 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    364415737499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,081 miles
    Test number
    280575836220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T826 SOO

Does T826 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T826 SOO expired on 29 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T826 SOO?
The MOT on T826 SOO expired on 29 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T826 SOO done?
T826 SOO was recorded at 122,224 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 4,696 miles a year.
Has T826 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T826 SOO has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T826 SOO 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 T826 SOO find?
T826 SOO failed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 2 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: nearside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension top mount area; offside rear upper suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension top mount area; brake performance not tested excessive corrosion, and 9 more.

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