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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V51 DYCMOT history

V51 DYC is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
176,881 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 DYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
19 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 DYC was last recorded at 176,881 miles on 19 May 2022, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,801 miles · 16 May 2022
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
9,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 176,881 miles
  • 2021 – 164,013 miles
  • 2019 – 148,712 miles
  • 2018 – 135,502 miles
  • 2017 – 118,991 miles
  • 2016 – 106,072 miles
  • 2015 – 97,595 miles
  • 2013 – 85,383 miles
  • 2012 – 77,343 miles
  • 2011 – 66,230 miles
  • 2010 – 47,897 miles
  • 2009 – 36,320 miles
  • 2007 – 25,214 miles
  • 2006 – 23,923 miles
  • 2005 – 20,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,881 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Emissions limits only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel smell at rear / underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Poor headlamp image

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,881 miles (+80)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    176,881 miles
    Test number
    947286303790
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  2. Fail176,801 miles (+12,788)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,801 miles
    Test number
    794813843719
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded

  3. Pass164,013 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    164,013 miles
    Test number
    341873233826
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits only just met
    • AdvisoryFuel smell at rear / underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Poor headlamp image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,876 miles (+15,164)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,876 miles
    Test number
    467288075012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/70-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits only just met
    • AdvisoryFuel smell at rear / underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Poor headlamp image
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass148,712 miles (+163)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,712 miles
    Test number
    765740830523
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,549 miles (+13,047)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,549 miles
    Test number
    746978910601
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass135,502 miles (+39)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,502 miles
    Test number
    208250772201
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail135,463 miles (+16,472)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,463 miles
    Test number
    212487387318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,991 miles (+12,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,991 miles
    Test number
    429584425054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,072 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    106,072 miles
    Test number
    730291543635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,595 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,595 miles
    Test number
    227931945000
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper splitting at ends
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

  12. Fail97,594 miles (+12,211)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,594 miles
    Test number
    997540945062
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper splitting at ends
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

  13. Pass85,383 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,383 miles
    Test number
    647194453393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail85,345 miles (+8,002)2 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,345 miles
    Test number
    475433053387
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,343 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    77,343 miles
    Test number
    196922742321
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail77,296 miles (+11,066)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,296 miles
    Test number
    937210442309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass66,230 miles (+18,333)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,230 miles
    Test number
    216648921377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass47,897 miles (+11,577)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,897 miles
    Test number
    693208830119
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate slighty deterioted

  19. Pass36,320 miles (+11,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    470301839186
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass25,214 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,214 miles
    Test number
    114064067218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,923 miles (+3,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    291717456246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass20,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    391689455484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,688 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    754619555272
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

Questions about V51 DYC

Does V51 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 DYC expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 DYC?
The MOT on V51 DYC expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 DYC done?
V51 DYC was recorded at 176,881 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2022, an average of 9,369 miles a year.
Has V51 DYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 DYC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 DYC 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 V51 DYC find?
V51 DYC passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2022 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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