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Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,995 cc

V1 FBAMOT history

V1 FBA is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 3 Sept 2018. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 78,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,271 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 FBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
3 Sept 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 FBA was last recorded at 78,271 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 8,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,519 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,752 miles
Average per year
10,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,271 miles
  • 2025 – 69,519 miles
  • 2024 – 58,994 miles
  • 2023 – 48,571 miles
  • 2022 – 38,197 miles
  • 2021 – 27,095 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,271 miles (+8,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,271 miles
    Test number
    978260155160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides along treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass69,519 miles (+10,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    179046448382
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,994 miles (+10,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,994 miles
    Test number
    565373427299
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass48,571 miles (+294)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    48,571 miles
    Test number
    712524346963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail48,277 miles (+10,080)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,277 miles
    Test number
    410743525160
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass38,197 miles (+11,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    652175490836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass27,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    27,095 miles
    Test number
    580964756257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 FBA

Does V1 FBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 FBA is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 FBA?
The MOT on V1 FBA is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 FBA done?
V1 FBA was recorded at 78,271 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 10,186 miles a year.
Has V1 FBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 FBA has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 FBA 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 V1 FBA find?
V1 FBA passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, and 1 more.

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