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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V63 DCNMOT history

V63 DCN is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 6 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 156,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
156,907 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 DCN
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
6 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 DCN was last recorded at 156,907 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,680 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,227 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,680 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,907 miles
  • 2025 – 155,227 miles
  • 2023 – 155,129 miles
  • 2022 – 150,470 miles
  • 2021 – 146,427 miles
  • 2020 – 142,245 miles
  • 2019 – 136,641 miles
  • 2018 – 135,265 miles
  • 2017 – 131,556 miles
  • 2016 – 127,600 miles
  • 2015 – 124,890 miles
  • 2014 – 122,363 miles
  • 2013 – 120,378 miles
  • 2012 – 113,492 miles
  • 2011 – 106,459 miles
  • 2010 – 100,508 miles
  • 2009 – 94,506 miles
  • 2008 – 87,459 miles
  • 2007 – 82,864 miles
  • 2006 – 79,473 miles
  • 2005 – 73,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,907 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,907 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    156,907 miles
    Test number
    328713139685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,227 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,227 miles
    Test number
    236687162016
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill stating to corrode

  3. Pass155,129 miles (+4,659)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    155,129 miles
    Test number
    916768854187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass150,470 miles (+4,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,470 miles
    Test number
    627174519189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear strut top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear strut top mount corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass146,427 miles (+4,182)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,427 miles
    Test number
    548034957379
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded belts not checked

  6. Pass142,245 miles (+5,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,245 miles
    Test number
    834959979948
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats

  7. Pass136,641 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    136,641 miles
    Test number
    787439026714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass135,265 miles (+3,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    135,265 miles
    Test number
    181852424874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,556 miles (+3,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    659990620273
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in waxoyl

  10. Pass127,600 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,600 miles
    Test number
    516420814513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryMice chewing under bonnet

  11. Pass124,890 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,890 miles
    Test number
    345912057756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,363 miles (+1,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    367679524375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass120,378 miles (+6,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,378 miles
    Test number
    389809423365
    • 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)

  14. Pass113,492 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    113,492 miles
    Test number
    447343532355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,459 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    486840201386
    • Repaired at testCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass106,459 miles (+5,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,459 miles
    Test number
    546890701310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass100,508 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,508 miles
    Test number
    731734040346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,506 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,506 miles
    Test number
    541975049341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,459 miles (+4,595)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    470400678228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,864 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    750021277210
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass82,864 miles (+3,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,864 miles
    Test number
    760011677234
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass79,473 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,473 miles
    Test number
    640586036208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail79,470 miles (+6,296)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    384545336450
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass73,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    73,174 miles
    Test number
    493560075256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V63 DCN

Does V63 DCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V63 DCN is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V63 DCN?
The MOT on V63 DCN is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V63 DCN done?
V63 DCN was recorded at 156,907 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has V63 DCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 DCN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on V63 DCN 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 V63 DCN find?
V63 DCN passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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