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Silver and Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y211 RDFMOT history

Y211 RDF is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,707 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 RDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 RDF was last recorded at 114,707 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 11,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,413 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,294 miles
Average per year
3,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,707 miles
  • 2025 – 103,413 miles
  • 2024 – 99,823 miles
  • 2023 – 82,535 miles
  • 2022 – 74,575 miles
  • 2021 – 69,221 miles
  • 2020 – 66,173 miles
  • 2019 – 63,648 miles
  • 2018 – 61,473 miles
  • 2017 – 61,137 miles
  • 2016 – 60,950 miles
  • 2015 – 60,842 miles
  • 2014 – 60,685 miles
  • 2013 – 59,965 miles
  • 2012 – 58,579 miles
  • 2011 – 57,687 miles
  • 2010 – 55,696 miles
  • 2009 – 54,019 miles
  • 2008 – 51,623 miles
  • 2007 – 48,393 miles
  • 2006 – 45,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,707 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,707 miles (+11,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,707 miles
    Test number
    740846565735
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass103,413 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    103,413 miles
    Test number
    598162983289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail103,382 miles (+3,559)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,382 miles
    Test number
    639560847701
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch is excessively corroded towards the sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner rear sill and wheel arch excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass99,823 miles (+17,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    731897033351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass82,535 miles (+7,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,535 miles
    Test number
    720388171467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,575 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    600398842934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,221 miles (+3,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    211909934398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass66,173 miles (+2,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,173 miles
    Test number
    460751660681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass63,648 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    953452535410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,473 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    61,473 miles
    Test number
    588651004553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,471 miles (+334)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,471 miles
    Test number
    682247526730
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower Steering Belt Damaged and Worn
  12. Pass61,137 miles (+187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    61,137 miles
    Test number
    717425663571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust in poor condition and corroded
  13. Pass60,950 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    688954491271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass60,842 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    783134894719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,685 miles (+720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    389562974463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass59,965 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    286348663228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,579 miles (+892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,579 miles
    Test number
    846616752292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass57,687 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    736282761251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,696 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,696 miles
    Test number
    142277260209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,628 miles (+1,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,628 miles
    Test number
    362747750472
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass54,019 miles (+2,396)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,019 miles
    Test number
    164558769249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  22. Pass51,623 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,623 miles
    Test number
    331697368431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,393 miles (+2,790)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,393 miles
    Test number
    310474667224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,603 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,603 miles
    Test number
    560410176273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    151449956475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y211 RDF

Does Y211 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y211 RDF is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y211 RDF?
The MOT on Y211 RDF is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y211 RDF done?
Y211 RDF was recorded at 114,707 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 3,407 miles a year.
Has Y211 RDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 RDF has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y211 RDF 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 Y211 RDF find?
Y211 RDF passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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