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

Y251 GAPMOT history

Y251 GAP is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,540 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 GAP
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 GAP was last recorded at 97,540 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
96,738 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
802 miles
Average per year
3,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,540 miles
  • 2025 – 96,738 miles
  • 2024 – 96,218 miles
  • 2023 – 95,824 miles
  • 2022 – 93,694 miles
  • 2021 – 90,634 miles
  • 2020 – 88,434 miles
  • 2019 – 86,543 miles
  • 2018 – 84,215 miles
  • 2017 – 81,633 miles
  • 2016 – 79,428 miles
  • 2015 – 75,395 miles
  • 2014 – 69,871 miles
  • 2013 – 64,777 miles
  • 2012 – 60,792 miles
  • 2011 – 53,776 miles
  • 2010 – 47,847 miles
  • 2009 – 40,976 miles
  • 2008 – 33,374 miles
  • 2007 – 26,637 miles
  • 2006 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,540 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Outer sills covered

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,540 miles (+802)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,540 miles
    Test number
    477369747899
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,738 miles (+520)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    96,738 miles
    Test number
    862491423799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,218 miles (+394)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    474602931282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,824 miles (+2,130)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    95,824 miles
    Test number
    711938828557
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills covered
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass93,694 miles (+3,060)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,694 miles
    Test number
    225193019260
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  6. Pass90,634 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    842272102893
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  7. Fail90,634 miles (+2,200)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,634 miles
    Test number
    715075713332
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered

  8. Pass88,434 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    199628379949
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffles loose

  9. Fail88,434 miles (+1,891)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,434 miles
    Test number
    410016815202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
    • AdvisoryExhaust baffles loose

  10. Pass86,543 miles (+2,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2020
    Odometer
    86,543 miles
    Test number
    907022449577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear trailing arm front bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBeam patterns poor

  11. Pass84,215 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,215 miles
    Test number
    463464658105
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,213 miles (+2,580)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,213 miles
    Test number
    453564767739
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,633 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,633 miles
    Test number
    656546781538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,428 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,428 miles
    Test number
    918500220391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass75,395 miles (+5,524)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,395 miles
    Test number
    276396825183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDampness around o/s/f brake caliper

  16. Pass69,871 miles (+5,094)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,871 miles
    Test number
    176583334152
    • NoteBoth headlight lenses dis-coloured
    • NoteBoth outer sill's covered with body kit

  17. Pass64,777 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,777 miles
    Test number
    715906613172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,792 miles
    Test number
    505858412170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,790 miles (+7,014)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,790 miles
    Test number
    375158012154
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass53,776 miles (+5,929)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    53,776 miles
    Test number
    895886711159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,847 miles (+6,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,847 miles
    Test number
    474577220116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass40,976 miles (+7,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    40,976 miles
    Test number
    110100529120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass33,374 miles (+6,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,374 miles
    Test number
    700440648153
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass26,637 miles (+4,114)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,637 miles
    Test number
    740440127111
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass22,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    221834746159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 GAP

Does Y251 GAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 GAP is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y251 GAP?
The MOT on Y251 GAP is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 GAP done?
Y251 GAP was recorded at 97,540 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 3,783 miles a year.
Has Y251 GAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 GAP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 GAP 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 Y251 GAP find?
Y251 GAP passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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