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Blue and Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,994 cc

Y212 VOWMOT history

Y212 VOW is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 121,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,377 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 VOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 VOW was last recorded at 121,377 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 5,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,419 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,958 miles
Average per year
5,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,377 miles
  • 2025 – 115,419 miles
  • 2024 – 109,109 miles
  • 2023 – 103,786 miles
  • 2022 – 97,143 miles
  • 2021 – 89,731 miles
  • 2020 – 83,653 miles
  • 2019 – 78,220 miles
  • 2018 – 68,559 miles
  • 2017 – 62,719 miles
  • 2016 – 58,841 miles
  • 2015 – 51,294 miles
  • 2014 – 49,026 miles
  • 2013 – 45,076 miles
  • 2012 – 40,394 miles
  • 2011 – 34,323 miles
  • 2010 – 32,510 miles
  • 2009 – 29,609 miles
  • 2008 – 25,973 miles
  • 2007 – 22,935 miles
  • 2006 – 17,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,377 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,377 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,377 miles
    Test number
    873097012540
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass115,419 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    369623387571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,109 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    109,109 miles
    Test number
    339345361276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail109,092 miles (+5,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,092 miles
    Test number
    266642160223
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition Cracked across swept area (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass103,786 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    682548621378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,143 miles (+7,412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,143 miles
    Test number
    484314502089
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass89,731 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,731 miles
    Test number
    417432126550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,720 miles (+6,067)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,720 miles
    Test number
    936970321538
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    900135070274
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail83,653 miles (+5,433)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,653 miles
    Test number
    928800801978
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass78,220 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    563291465359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,559 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,559 miles
    Test number
    973108425649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,719 miles (+3,878)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,719 miles
    Test number
    414507816226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill and cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mill and cracking (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass58,841 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    362944938457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,294 miles (+2,268)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    398206265113
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge/cracking
    • NoteO/s/f tyre weorn on outer edge/cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  16. Pass49,026 miles (+3,950)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    757280884210
    • NoteRear diff has slight oil leak
    • NoteRear tyres cracking

  17. Pass45,076 miles (+4,682)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,076 miles
    Test number
    369277183457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear diff weeping

  18. Pass40,394 miles (+6,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,394 miles
    Test number
    848042082297
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

  19. Pass34,323 miles (+1,813)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,323 miles
    Test number
    387342091445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,510 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    32,510 miles
    Test number
    754067140112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,609 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,609 miles
    Test number
    744406149191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,973 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,973 miles
    Test number
    224464658478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,935 miles
    Test number
    220858957169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail22,935 miles (+5,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,935 miles
    Test number
    423078957166
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,134 miles
    Test number
    211302656444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 VOW

Does Y212 VOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 VOW is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 VOW?
The MOT on Y212 VOW is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 VOW done?
Y212 VOW was recorded at 121,377 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 5,135 miles a year.
Has Y212 VOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 VOW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y212 VOW 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 VOW find?
Y212 VOW passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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