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Subaru Forester

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y223 DAAMOT history

Y223 DAA is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 24 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,178 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 DAA
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
24 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 DAA was last recorded at 108,178 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,145 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
33 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,178 miles
  • 2024 – 107,067 miles
  • 2023 – 105,785 miles
  • 2022 – 104,181 miles
  • 2021 – 103,994 miles
  • 2020 – 103,294 miles
  • 2019 – 101,704 miles
  • 2018 – 100,141 miles
  • 2017 – 91,160 miles
  • 2016 – 85,880 miles
  • 2015 – 85,132 miles
  • 2014 – 84,878 miles
  • 2013 – 84,746 miles
  • 2010 – 84,075 miles
  • 2009 – 81,439 miles
  • 2007 – 77,372 miles
  • 2006 – 71,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,178 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,178 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    906467311111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,145 miles (+1,078)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,145 miles
    Test number
    203578078321
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  3. Pass107,067 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,067 miles
    Test number
    188901669190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,785 miles (+1,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,785 miles
    Test number
    839587906566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front arms rusty
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  5. Pass104,181 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,181 miles
    Test number
    346363504431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,994 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    498095382608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail103,989 miles (+695)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,989 miles
    Test number
    323020511232
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass103,294 miles (+1,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,294 miles
    Test number
    532669989681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass101,704 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,704 miles
    Test number
    946226711172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,702 miles (+1,561)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    365038872208
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. Pass100,141 miles (+8,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,141 miles
    Test number
    196765595841
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  12. Pass91,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    934173741430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,160 miles (+5,280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    600587045533
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
  14. Pass85,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    777122881395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,880 miles (+748)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,880 miles
    Test number
    292988814762
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass85,132 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    242937118931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass84,878 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,878 miles
    Test number
    209009144018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,746 miles (+671)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,746 miles
    Test number
    488304613029
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded
  19. Pass84,075 miles (+2,636)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    84,075 miles
    Test number
    191652480284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,439 miles (+4,067)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,439 miles
    Test number
    391644059454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,372 miles (+5,837)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    431635427238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  22. Pass71,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,535 miles
    Test number
    783207836202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 DAA

Does Y223 DAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 DAA is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 DAA?
The MOT on Y223 DAA is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 DAA done?
Y223 DAA was recorded at 108,178 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has Y223 DAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 DAA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y223 DAA 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 Y223 DAA find?
Y223 DAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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