Subaru Forester
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,998 cc
V23 HMRMOT history
V23 HMR is a grey diesel Subaru Forester first used on 27 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 147,975 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 147,975 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 10,444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V23 HMR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V23 HMR was last recorded at 147,975 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,972 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 10,444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,975 miles
- 2025 – 144,334 miles
- 2024 – 138,095 miles
- 2023 – 134,218 miles
- 2022 – 120,959 miles
- 2021 – 103,233 miles
- 2020 – 88,737 miles
- 2019 – 75,177 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,975 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3mm + Worn Both Edges 225/60/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm + Worn Inner Edge 225/60/17
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 4 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,975 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 147,975 miles
- Test number
- 240311370793
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail147,972 miles (+3,638)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,972 miles
- Test number
- 868303169567
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass144,334 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 144,334 miles
- Test number
- 676959980706
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,334 miles (+6,239)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,334 miles
- Test number
- 554278711965
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass138,095 miles (+3,877)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 138,095 miles
- Test number
- 767670635379
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass134,218 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 134,218 miles
- Test number
- 850905008195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3mm + Worn Both Edges 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm + Worn Inner Edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail134,218 miles (+13,259)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,218 miles
- Test number
- 252019146468
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.3mm + Worn Both Edges 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.5mm + Worn Inner Edge 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,959 miles (+17,726)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 120,959 miles
- Test number
- 450638289744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,233 miles
- Test number
- 944507807134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,233 miles (+14,496)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,233 miles
- Test number
- 962263217394
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass88,737 miles (+13,560)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 88,737 miles
- Test number
- 182449576600
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 75,177 miles
- Test number
- 302422355923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V23 HMR
- Does V23 HMR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 HMR is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V23 HMR?
- The MOT on V23 HMR is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V23 HMR done?
- V23 HMR was recorded at 147,975 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
- Has V23 HMR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V23 HMR has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V23 HMR 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 V23 HMR find?
- V23 HMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge.
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