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White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,994 cc

X791 PBAMOT history

X791 PBA is a white petrol Subaru Forester first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 136,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
136,428 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2024
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 PBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X791 PBA was last recorded at 136,428 miles on 23 May 2024, 11,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,160 miles · 13 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
11,268 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,428 miles
  • 2022 – 125,160 miles
  • 2021 – 111,568 miles
  • 2020 – 108,854 miles
  • 2019 – 107,479 miles
  • 2018 – 104,986 miles
  • 2017 – 100,485 miles
  • 2016 – 93,288 miles
  • 2015 – 89,868 miles
  • 2014 – 85,851 miles
  • 2013 – 80,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,428 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEngine running rich

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both Head lights poor beam pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,428 miles (+11,268)1 dangerous8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,428 miles
    Test number
    417959921876
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine running rich

  2. Pass125,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    564496235589
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail125,160 miles (+13,592)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    885678320719
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass111,568 miles (+2,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,568 miles
    Test number
    839272130111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass108,854 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    390578941581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail108,854 miles (+1,375)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,854 miles
    Test number
    968442444737
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,479 miles (+2,493)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    109614437003
    • AdvisoryBoth Head lights poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Front (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass104,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    880580766307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,986 miles (+130)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,986 miles
    Test number
    947923903923
    • MajorEmissions not tested smoke coming from under bonnet and check engine light illuminated duing test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,856 miles (+4,371)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,856 miles
    Test number
    125032821750
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass100,485 miles (+7,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    126823492791
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights poor beam pattern
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass93,288 miles (+3,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    356974803058
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,868 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,868 miles
    Test number
    745483685112
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail89,866 miles (+158)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,866 miles
    Test number
    168133485122
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail89,708 miles (+3,857)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,708 miles
    Test number
    556648365112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth headlights have a poor light beam pattern

  16. Pass85,851 miles (+5,603)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    467023254128
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth headlights have a poor light beam pattern
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  17. Pass80,248 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    80,248 miles
    Test number
    615821553187
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front lower suapension arm rear bush damp

Questions about X791 PBA

Does X791 PBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 PBA expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 PBA?
The MOT on X791 PBA expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 PBA done?
X791 PBA was recorded at 136,428 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2024, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has X791 PBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 PBA has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X791 PBA 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 X791 PBA find?
X791 PBA failed its latest MOT on 23 May 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; emissions unable to be completed, and 10 more.

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