Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y212 EALMOT history
Y212 EAL is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,891 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 146,891 mi
- At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,517 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 EAL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 EAL was last recorded at 146,891 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 146,444 miles · 16 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 447 miles
- Average per year
- 6,517 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 146,891 miles
- 2021 – 146,444 miles
- 2019 – 137,383 miles
- 2018 – 123,166 miles
- 2017 – 113,608 miles
- 2016 – 104,982 miles
- 2015 – 97,426 miles
- 2014 – 91,359 miles
- 2013 – 87,816 miles
- 2012 – 82,470 miles
- 2011 – 79,637 miles
- 2010 – 75,807 miles
- 2009 – 66,803 miles
- 2008 – 62,507 miles
- 2007 – 57,566 miles
- 2006 – 42,398 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass146,891 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear wheels will not turn freely . possibly due to four wheel drive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,891 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,891 miles
- Test number
- 693557725922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,444 miles (+9,061)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 146,444 miles
- Test number
- 186105790669
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass137,383 miles (+14,217)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,383 miles
- Test number
- 504584413547
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out of floor to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass123,166 miles (+9,558)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 123,166 miles
- Test number
- 381278019021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,608 miles (+8,626)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 113,608 miles
- Test number
- 690867036591
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,982 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 104,982 miles
- Test number
- 468517861804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear wheels will not turn freely . possibly due to four wheel drive
Fail104,982 miles (+7,556)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,982 miles
- Test number
- 335710572177
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear wheels will not turn freely . possibly due to four wheel drive
Pass97,426 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,426 miles
- Test number
- 830515932093
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
- AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes where visible
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryHead lights deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Fail97,426 miles (+6,067)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,426 miles
- Test number
- 554618690631
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
- AdvisoryCorrosion on brake pipes where visible
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryHead lights deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass91,359 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 91,359 miles
- Test number
- 765134224239
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded where visible
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Fail91,359 miles (+3,543)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,359 miles
- Test number
- 398054724211
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded where visible
- NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
Pass87,816 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 87,816 miles
- Test number
- 656216443203
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded where visible
Fail87,816 miles (+5,346)1 failure6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,816 miles
- Test number
- 657285243239
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
- NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn out on inner edge
- NoteRear brake discs corroded
- NoteRear brake pipes corroded where visible
Fail82,470 miles3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,470 miles
- Test number
- 398325352433
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteRear brake discs corrosion
- NoteSome corrosion front and rear suspension components
Pass82,470 miles (+2,833)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,470 miles
- Test number
- 958235352222
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteRear brake discs corrosion
- NoteSome corrosion front and rear suspension components
Pass79,637 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,637 miles
- Test number
- 287275641084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,637 miles (+3,830)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,637 miles
- Test number
- 556311341089
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass75,807 miles (+9,004)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 75,807 miles
- Test number
- 850869140087
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear wheels difficult to turn
Pass66,803 miles (+4,296)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 66,803 miles
- Test number
- 173881649487
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
- NoteSome seperation both rear trailing arm foremost bushes
Pass62,507 miles (+4,941)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 62,507 miles
- Test number
- 292098858065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear discs required with next pad change
Pass57,566 miles (+15,168)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 57,566 miles
- Test number
- 882799357071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,398 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 42,398 miles
- Test number
- 474251346002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,395 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,395 miles
- Test number
- 121610046007
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y212 EAL
- Does Y212 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 EAL expired on 21 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 EAL?
- The MOT on Y212 EAL expired on 21 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 EAL done?
- Y212 EAL was recorded at 146,891 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 6,517 miles a year.
- Has Y212 EAL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 EAL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2016.
- Has the mileage on Y212 EAL 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 Y212 EAL find?
- Y212 EAL passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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