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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y235 PCHMOT history

Y235 PCH is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,950 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 PCH
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y235 PCH was last recorded at 166,950 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 2,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,830 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,120 miles
Average per year
5,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,950 miles
  • 2025 – 164,830 miles
  • 2024 – 162,146 miles
  • 2023 – 161,673 miles
  • 2022 – 158,448 miles
  • 2021 – 154,565 miles
  • 2020 – 150,758 miles
  • 2019 – 146,356 miles
  • 2018 – 141,652 miles
  • 2017 – 137,397 miles
  • 2016 – 128,235 miles
  • 2015 – 121,130 miles
  • 2014 – 115,671 miles
  • 2013 – 109,905 miles
  • 2012 – 103,161 miles
  • 2011 – 96,607 miles
  • 2010 – 89,433 miles
  • 2009 – 82,908 miles
  • 2007 – 75,289 miles
  • 2006 – 68,878 miles
  • 2005 – 60,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,950 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,950 miles (+2,120)6 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,950 miles
    Test number
    653788683677
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL END (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STRUT TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

  2. Pass164,830 miles (+2,684)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,830 miles
    Test number
    825941536175
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass162,146 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    162,146 miles
    Test number
    925006305453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,673 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,673 miles
    Test number
    196659207771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass158,448 miles (+3,883)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,448 miles
    Test number
    683420098361
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,565 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,565 miles
    Test number
    390691107695
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail154,557 miles (+3,799)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,557 miles
    Test number
    873360899021
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes cracked perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass150,758 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,758 miles
    Test number
    395999749954
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear area in between rear bumper and rear wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail150,757 miles (+4,401)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,757 miles
    Test number
    624461573853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear area in between rear bumper and rear wheel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass146,356 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    146,356 miles
    Test number
    958522010721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear squeal coming from pad area when reversing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wind deflector has sharp edges

  11. Fail146,355 miles (+4,703)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,355 miles
    Test number
    896591044727
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear squeal coming from pad area when reversing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wind deflector has sharp edges

  12. Pass141,652 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    141,652 miles
    Test number
    412076122672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,632 miles (+4,235)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,632 miles
    Test number
    117956487790
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass137,397 miles (+9,162)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,397 miles
    Test number
    127100909223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass128,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    589929262334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,235 miles (+7,105)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,235 miles
    Test number
    537387434231
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass121,130 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,130 miles
    Test number
    726340763561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  18. Fail121,130 miles (+5,459)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,130 miles
    Test number
    260140387641
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on tread and nail
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from oil filter

  19. Pass115,671 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,671 miles
    Test number
    756571124347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,905 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,905 miles
    Test number
    565972823355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail109,878 miles (+6,717)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    797705513396
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass103,161 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,161 miles
    Test number
    187133602315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,607 miles (+7,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    755564211318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,433 miles (+6,525)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    650766510396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass82,908 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,908 miles
    Test number
    534207719385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,006 miles (+1,717)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,006 miles
    Test number
    131359019075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,289 miles (+55)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    75,289 miles
    Test number
    681292797139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn/split
    • NoteStonechip on windscreen offside

  28. Fail75,234 miles (+6,356)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    223010397483
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake padal rubber slight worn/split
    • NoteSmall stone chip front windsceen offside

  29. Pass68,878 miles (+8,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,878 miles
    Test number
    442963396152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    60,208 miles
    Test number
    672662995112
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y235 PCH

Does Y235 PCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 PCH expired on 11 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 PCH?
The MOT on Y235 PCH expired on 11 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 PCH done?
Y235 PCH was recorded at 166,950 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,022 miles a year.
Has Y235 PCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 PCH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y235 PCH 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 Y235 PCH find?
Y235 PCH failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects, 2 defects repaired at the test and 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 7 more.

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