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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

V702 GBVMOT history

V702 GBV is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Nov 2025
Mileage
131,043 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,162 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V702 GBV
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
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V702 GBV was last recorded at 131,043 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,266 miles · 4 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
777 miles
Average per year
4,162 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,043 miles
  • 2023 – 130,266 miles
  • 2022 – 126,574 miles
  • 2021 – 123,900 miles
  • 2020 – 121,332 miles
  • 2019 – 117,021 miles
  • 2018 – 113,393 miles
  • 2017 – 110,769 miles
  • 2016 – 108,225 miles
  • 2015 – 105,400 miles
  • 2014 – 102,570 miles
  • 2013 – 99,051 miles
  • 2012 – 93,567 miles
  • 2011 – 89,552 miles
  • 2010 – 84,849 miles
  • 2009 – 78,266 miles
  • 2008 – 71,597 miles
  • 2007 – 63,827 miles
  • 2006 – 55,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,043 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,043 miles (+777)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,043 miles
    Test number
    707283846186
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass130,266 miles (+3,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    130,266 miles
    Test number
    918534581381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,574 miles (+2,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,574 miles
    Test number
    257892756568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,900 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    814053553286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,751 miles (+2,419)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    931066353411
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,332 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    625561058965
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,332 miles (+4,311)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,332 miles
    Test number
    780030740094
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,021 miles (+3,628)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    117,021 miles
    Test number
    659437957559
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,393 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    424197074451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail113,393 miles (+2,624)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    136987121101
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass110,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    110,769 miles
    Test number
    552449489446
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail110,761 miles (+2,536)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,761 miles
    Test number
    438697278354
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass108,225 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,225 miles
    Test number
    583876253221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tailbox corroded

  14. Fail108,224 miles (+2,824)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    440215541884
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear tailbox corroded

  15. Pass105,400 miles (+2,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,400 miles
    Test number
    628384194447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exhaust back box rusting

  16. Fail102,570 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    337488244230
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin rusting

  17. Pass102,570 miles (+3,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,570 miles
    Test number
    389248044473
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin rusting

  18. Pass99,051 miles (+5,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,051 miles
    Test number
    896944153207
    • NoteRear tail box coroaded

  19. Pass93,567 miles (+4,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,567 miles
    Test number
    245866632295
    • NoteOuter skin on tailbox corroded

  20. Pass89,552 miles (+4,703)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    625558851252
    • NoteCorrosion on exhaust , springs + shockys
    • NoteDiscs worn
    • NoteSlight play in link arms

  21. Pass84,849 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,849 miles
    Test number
    153548650214
    • NoteExhaust tailbox slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft boot split
    • NoteO/s/f inner driveshaft boot spit

  22. Fail84,849 miles (+6,583)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,849 miles
    Test number
    871868150277
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust tailbox slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft boot split
    • NoteO/s/f inner driveshaft boot spit

  23. Pass78,266 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    990197259274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,597 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    780172458208
    • NoteSlight play in OSR link arm

  25. Fail71,597 miles (+7,770)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    834322658207
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play in OSR link arm

  26. Pass63,827 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    63,827 miles
    Test number
    671680367271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    55,620 miles
    Test number
    942657056277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V702 GBV

Does V702 GBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V702 GBV expired on 10 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V702 GBV?
The MOT on V702 GBV expired on 10 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V702 GBV done?
V702 GBV was recorded at 131,043 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 4,162 miles a year.
Has V702 GBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V702 GBV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on V702 GBV 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 V702 GBV find?
V702 GBV passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage, and 2 more.

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