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

Y217 KUJMOT history

Y217 KUJ is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2022
Mileage
158,874 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y217 KUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Green and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y217 KUJ was last recorded at 158,874 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 2,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,986 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,888 miles
Average per year
6,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,874 miles
  • 2021 – 155,986 miles
  • 2019 – 150,483 miles
  • 2018 – 145,618 miles
  • 2017 – 139,539 miles
  • 2016 – 132,890 miles
  • 2015 – 125,279 miles
  • 2014 – 116,675 miles
  • 2013 – 102,402 miles
  • 2012 – 92,146 miles
  • 2010 – 79,195 miles
  • 2008 – 69,238 miles
  • 2007 – 65,438 miles
  • 2006 – 58,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,874 miles
  • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to covers

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all exposed pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,874 miles (+2,888)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,874 miles
    Test number
    517973368184
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns and os (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check sills due to covers

  2. Pass155,986 miles (+5,503)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    155,986 miles
    Test number
    737519767330
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Covered in underseal/ wax oil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass150,483 miles (+4,865)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,483 miles
    Test number
    989305128997
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass145,618 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,618 miles
    Test number
    623300654065
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all exposed pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension bushes weak

  5. Fail145,615 miles (+6,076)1 dangerous1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,615 miles
    Test number
    229779031918
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe at valve unit (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all exposed pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension bushes weak

  6. Pass139,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    741414092741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all rear suspension bushes weak and starting to unbond (2.4.F.3)

  7. Fail139,539 miles (+6,649)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,539 miles
    Test number
    512429055515
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sidewall cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all rear suspension bushes weak and starting to unbond (2.4.F.3)

  8. Pass132,890 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    416372722989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,279 miles (+8,604)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,279 miles
    Test number
    847981715194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass116,675 miles (+14,273)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,675 miles
    Test number
    159734534166
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight wear inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres slight wear inner edge

  11. Pass102,402 miles (+10,256)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,402 miles
    Test number
    338048403180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,146 miles (+12,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    578673502104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass79,195 miles (+6,969)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,195 miles
    Test number
    593509640362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,226 miles (+2,988)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,226 miles
    Test number
    993875000076
    • NoteExhaust corroding,front heat shields corroding.

  15. Pass69,238 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    111301188248
    • NoteRear wiper split, front anti roll bar rubbers starting to seperate, both front inner cv boots split, exhuast system corroding, rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate, slight perishing o/s/r tyre

  16. Fail69,238 miles (+3,800)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    151400988200
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear wiper split, front anti roll bar rubbers starting to seperate, both front inner cv boots split, exhuast system corroding, rear trailing arm bushes starting to seperate, slight perishing o/s/r tyre

  17. Pass65,438 miles (+7,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    65,438 miles
    Test number
    562784197139
    • NoteADVISE N/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT † †ADVISE N/S AND O/S INNER FRONT CV GATORS SPLIT

  18. Pass58,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    110174386126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y217 KUJ

Does Y217 KUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y217 KUJ expired on 3 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y217 KUJ?
The MOT on Y217 KUJ expired on 3 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y217 KUJ done?
Y217 KUJ was recorded at 158,874 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 6,279 miles a year.
Has Y217 KUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y217 KUJ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y217 KUJ 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 Y217 KUJ find?
Y217 KUJ failed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 6 major defects and 11 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; emissions not tested due to exhaust leak; offside front lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened, and 14 more.

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