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Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T869 HRVMOT history

T869 HRV is a grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2025
Mileage
153,804 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T869 HRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T869 HRV was last recorded at 153,804 miles on 22 Feb 2024, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,942 miles · 5 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
5,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,804 miles
  • 2023 – 152,942 miles
  • 2021 – 150,697 miles
  • 2020 – 148,064 miles
  • 2019 – 142,728 miles
  • 2018 – 140,982 miles
  • 2014 – 140,498 miles
  • 2013 – 129,855 miles
  • 2012 – 111,235 miles
  • 2011 – 100,310 miles
  • 2010 – 92,557 miles
  • 2009 – 85,362 miles
  • 2008 – 68,794 miles
  • 2007 – 63,842 miles
  • 2006 – 54,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,804 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    153,804 miles
    Test number
    226509365299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,784 miles (+842)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,784 miles
    Test number
    623490027074
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,942 miles (+2,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,942 miles
    Test number
    626497080790
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass150,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    685809012924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail150,697 miles (+2,633)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,697 miles
    Test number
    731012585468
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    580415140529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,064 miles (+5,336)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    221710102912
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass142,728 miles (+1,746)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    501696113998
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp beam images only just visible on beam tester (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member/radiator lower support corroded and holed at offside corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and majority of rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking brake performance lower than offside

  9. Pass140,982 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    467920292517
    • AdvisoryADVISE EXHAUST BLOWING SLIGHTLY
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER LOOSE

  10. Fail140,982 miles (+28)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    113738937060
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryREAR BUMPER LOOSE.

  11. Fail140,954 miles (+456)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,954 miles
    Test number
    624933352559
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts are becoming corroded

  12. Fail140,498 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    229781014246
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass140,498 miles (+44)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,498 miles
    Test number
    387181414232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail140,454 miles (+10,599)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,454 miles
    Test number
    145275594194
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass129,855 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,855 miles
    Test number
    928776893106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail129,817 miles (+381)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,817 miles
    Test number
    457326383140
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  17. Fail129,436 miles (+18,201)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    625172173130
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass111,235 miles (+10,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    666360372119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass100,310 miles (+7,753)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,310 miles
    Test number
    737499991042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,557 miles (+7,195)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,557 miles
    Test number
    190051220181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNo plate light insecure

  21. Pass85,362 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,362 miles
    Test number
    144314359051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail85,338 miles (+16,544)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,338 miles
    Test number
    110571559459
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass68,794 miles (+4,952)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    68,794 miles
    Test number
    163039248408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteRear pads 50% worn
    • NoteSlight movement to n/s/f antiroll bar link

  24. Pass63,842 miles (+9,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,842 miles
    Test number
    444457467036
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass54,729 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    54,729 miles
    Test number
    581503886091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T869 HRV

Does T869 HRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T869 HRV expired on 21 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T869 HRV?
The MOT on T869 HRV expired on 21 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T869 HRV done?
T869 HRV was recorded at 153,804 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2024, an average of 5,530 miles a year.
Has T869 HRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T869 HRV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T869 HRV 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 T869 HRV find?
T869 HRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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