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

Y231 WERMOT history

Y231 WER is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 149,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
149,292 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 WER
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 WER was last recorded at 149,292 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,290 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,292 miles
  • 2025 – 147,339 miles
  • 2024 – 143,237 miles
  • 2023 – 140,342 miles
  • 2022 – 136,335 miles
  • 2021 – 132,809 miles
  • 2020 – 128,739 miles
  • 2019 – 125,911 miles
  • 2018 – 119,671 miles
  • 2017 – 112,477 miles
  • 2016 – 103,838 miles
  • 2015 – 97,274 miles
  • 2014 – 89,413 miles
  • 2013 – 82,441 miles
  • 2012 – 76,685 miles
  • 2011 – 70,934 miles
  • 2010 – 64,445 miles
  • 2009 – 58,606 miles
  • 2008 – 52,980 miles
  • 2007 – 47,335 miles
  • 2006 – 43,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,292 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Chip in windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,292 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    149,292 miles
    Test number
    381851194495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,290 miles (+1,951)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,290 miles
    Test number
    665764963842
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,339 miles (+4,102)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    324786845670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,237 miles
    Test number
    391751234869
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail143,237 miles (+2,895)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,237 miles
    Test number
    955722998316
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,342 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,342 miles
    Test number
    565409052912
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail140,342 miles (+4,007)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,342 miles
    Test number
    536812569421
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass136,335 miles (+3,526)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,335 miles
    Test number
    679926385603
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,809 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,809 miles
    Test number
    147560456536
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail132,808 miles (+4,069)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,808 miles
    Test number
    734470322237
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced top wing mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wing to top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    820566063925
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail128,739 miles (+2,828)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,739 miles
    Test number
    640112588793
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass125,911 miles (+6,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,911 miles
    Test number
    826172646413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

  14. Pass119,671 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,671 miles
    Test number
    825961106491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    206047198173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,477 miles (+8,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,477 miles
    Test number
    194199539011
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass103,838 miles (+6,564)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    103,838 miles
    Test number
    423964919878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,274 miles (+7,861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    588747795051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,413 miles (+6,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,413 miles
    Test number
    326393894085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass82,441 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    979800303113
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail82,441 miles (+5,756)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,441 miles
    Test number
    736020003171
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass76,685 miles (+5,751)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,685 miles
    Test number
    426384392067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass70,934 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    817504501179
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear box corroded and blowing slightly

  24. Fail70,934 miles (+6,489)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    767644601199
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn close to limit
    • NoteRear box corroded and blowing slightly

  25. Pass64,445 miles (+5,839)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    523061990045
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorating

  26. Pass58,606 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    372780119187
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn on edges

  27. Fail58,603 miles (+5,623)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,603 miles
    Test number
    392068199009
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads worn on edges
    • NoteBrakes not tested due to excessive engine noise tapley meter would need to have been used
    • NoteEmissions not tested due to excessive engine noise

  28. Pass52,980 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    634648298048
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak (rear differential)

  29. Fail52,980 miles (+5,645)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,980 miles
    Test number
    833788398089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak (rear differential)

  30. Pass47,335 miles (+3,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,335 miles
    Test number
    524095197095
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Fail43,801 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    322252006145
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass43,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    43,801 miles
    Test number
    783642106160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 WER

Does Y231 WER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 WER is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 WER?
The MOT on Y231 WER is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 WER done?
Y231 WER was recorded at 149,292 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 5,163 miles a year.
Has Y231 WER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 WER has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y231 WER 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 Y231 WER find?
Y231 WER passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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