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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V62 DPKMOT history

V62 DPK is a green petrol Subaru Forester first used on 10 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
147,440 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V62 DPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

V62 DPK was last recorded at 147,440 miles on 5 May 2023, 2,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,927 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,513 miles
Average per year
5,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,440 miles
  • 2022 – 144,927 miles
  • 2019 – 141,459 miles
  • 2018 – 141,172 miles
  • 2017 – 139,620 miles
  • 2014 – 132,745 miles
  • 2013 – 127,053 miles
  • 2012 – 121,520 miles
  • 2011 – 116,091 miles
  • 2010 – 112,626 miles
  • 2009 – 106,058 miles
  • 2008 – 98,972 miles
  • 2007 – 90,235 miles
  • 2006 – 71,141 miles
  • 2005 – 54,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,440 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,440 miles (+2,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,440 miles
    Test number
    598727382414
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass144,927 miles (+3,468)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,927 miles
    Test number
    492847150040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,459 miles (+286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,459 miles
    Test number
    762682755880
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass141,173 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    782905970056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail141,173 miles (+1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,173 miles
    Test number
    253946782002
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail141,172 miles (+1,552)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,172 miles
    Test number
    560073010512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass139,620 miles (+6,875)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    139,620 miles
    Test number
    962396447118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,745 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    132,745 miles
    Test number
    779191834320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,053 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    957322313302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,520 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    121,520 miles
    Test number
    426537022371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,091 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    116,091 miles
    Test number
    705141321361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,626 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    112,626 miles
    Test number
    921223330388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,058 miles (+7,086)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    106,058 miles
    Test number
    862414739325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,972 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    641972128345
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail98,972 miles (+8,737)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    650302128328
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass90,235 miles (+19,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    421638837404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass71,141 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,141 miles
    Test number
    772521136378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,138 miles (+16,907)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,138 miles
    Test number
    380179526313
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    433757905384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,231 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,231 miles
    Test number
    410136205400
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about V62 DPK

Does V62 DPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V62 DPK expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V62 DPK?
The MOT on V62 DPK expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V62 DPK done?
V62 DPK was recorded at 147,440 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 5,325 miles a year.
Has V62 DPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V62 DPK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V62 DPK 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 V62 DPK find?
V62 DPK failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 2 major defects: nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch.

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