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Subaru Forester

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V47 DNBMOT history

V47 DNB is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
104,233 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 DNB
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 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 DNB was last recorded at 104,233 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 3,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2006: 3,026 miles, lower than 26,454 miles on 27 Sept 2005.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
101,220 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,013 miles
Average per year
4,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,233 miles
  • 2023 – 101,220 miles
  • 2022 – 98,249 miles
  • 2021 – 93,728 miles
  • 2020 – 87,815 miles
  • 2019 – 83,501 miles
  • 2018 – 77,448 miles
  • 2017 – 66,847 miles
  • 2016 – 55,935 miles
  • 2015 – 43,526 miles
  • 2014 – 31,600 miles
  • 2013 – 23,288 miles
  • 2012 – 18,588 miles
  • 2011 – 14,063 miles
  • 2010 – 12,606 miles
  • 2009 – 10,988 miles
  • 2008 – 9,064 miles
  • 2007 – 6,597 miles
  • 2006 – 3,026 miles
  • 2005 – 26,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,233 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,233 miles (+3,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,233 miles
    Test number
    160577543565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,220 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,220 miles
    Test number
    146124316899
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail101,220 miles (+2,971)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,220 miles
    Test number
    932119531455
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass98,249 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    98,249 miles
    Test number
    719161450839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass93,728 miles (+5,913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,728 miles
    Test number
    765233853352
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,815 miles (+4,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,815 miles
    Test number
    712557772256
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,501 miles (+6,053)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    882277278865
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass77,448 miles (+10,601)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    77,448 miles
    Test number
    676033113875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,847 miles (+10,912)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,847 miles
    Test number
    845130535015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,935 miles (+12,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    848896649769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,526 miles (+11,926)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,526 miles
    Test number
    320811371949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,600 miles (+8,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,600 miles
    Test number
    438171814308
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass23,288 miles (+4,700)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    288169303350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,588 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,588 miles
    Test number
    165673992257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,063 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,063 miles
    Test number
    745753991295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,606 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,606 miles
    Test number
    224713890264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,988 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    10,988 miles
    Test number
    252993499244
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass9,064 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    9,064 miles
    Test number
    351922088495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass6,597 miles (+3,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,597 miles
    Test number
    521052467222
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass3,026 miles (-23,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    3,026 miles
    Test number
    471717156214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    26,454 miles
    Test number
    252350975239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 DNB

Does V47 DNB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 DNB expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 DNB?
The MOT on V47 DNB expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 DNB done?
V47 DNB was recorded at 104,233 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 4,049 miles a year.
Has V47 DNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 DNB has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V47 DNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V47 DNB find?
V47 DNB passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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