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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

V57 RBPMOT history

V57 RBP is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,184 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,184 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 RBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 RBP was last recorded at 131,184 miles on 1 May 2026, 630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,554 miles · 26 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
630 miles
Average per year
2,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,184 miles
  • 2024 – 130,554 miles
  • 2023 – 121,421 miles
  • 2022 – 116,708 miles
  • 2018 – 111,128 miles
  • 2017 – 111,128 miles
  • 2013 – 99,462 miles
  • 2010 – 99,379 miles
  • 2009 – 96,940 miles
  • 2008 – 93,139 miles
  • 2007 – 85,743 miles
  • 2006 – 77,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,184 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,184 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,184 miles
    Test number
    145605219742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,554 miles (+9,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,554 miles
    Test number
    203753151137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,421 miles (+4,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,421 miles
    Test number
    526062372678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,708 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    528494029955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    217802677394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,128 miles (+11,666)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,128 miles
    Test number
    379103270987
    • 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)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested both headlights not working (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass99,462 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    138824943480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,379 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    530298180224
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  9. Fail99,379 miles (+2,439)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    960568280262
    • FailureFront Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  10. Pass96,940 miles (+469)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    313154659478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

  11. Fail96,471 miles (+3,332)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,471 miles
    Test number
    450823659279
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter split

  12. Pass93,139 miles (+7,396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,139 miles
    Test number
    434751098292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,743 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    374818187263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail85,743 miles (+8,719)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    432898587226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass77,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    820691246224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 RBP

Does V57 RBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 RBP is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 RBP?
The MOT on V57 RBP is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 RBP done?
V57 RBP was recorded at 131,184 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 2,753 miles a year.
Has V57 RBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 RBP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on V57 RBP 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 V57 RBP find?
V57 RBP passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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