Subaru Forester
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y266 BVVMOT history
Y266 BVV is a red petrol Subaru Forester first used on 3 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,187 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 143,187 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y266 BVV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y266 BVV was last recorded at 143,187 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,873 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 314 miles
- Average per year
- 5,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,187 miles
- 2025 – 142,873 miles
- 2024 – 141,066 miles
- 2023 – 138,823 miles
- 2022 – 134,040 miles
- 2021 – 126,293 miles
- 2020 – 117,738 miles
- 2019 – 113,539 miles
- 2018 – 112,096 miles
- 2017 – 107,968 miles
- 2016 – 101,405 miles
- 2015 – 96,718 miles
- 2014 – 88,124 miles
- 2013 – 78,893 miles
- 2012 – 71,246 miles
- 2011 – 63,995 miles
- 2010 – 56,642 miles
- 2008 – 44,450 miles
- 2007 – 40,704 miles
- 2006 – 34,493 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,187 miles
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,187 miles (+314)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 143,187 miles
- Test number
- 402366071399
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass142,873 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 142,873 miles
- Test number
- 804876845699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,872 miles (+1,806)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,872 miles
- Test number
- 422059719733
- 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))
Pass141,066 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 141,066 miles
- Test number
- 860914270773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,060 miles (+2,237)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,060 miles
- Test number
- 758687021815
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass138,823 miles (+4,783)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 138,823 miles
- Test number
- 808788268672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,040 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 134,040 miles
- Test number
- 109143369411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,038 miles (+7,745)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,038 miles
- Test number
- 273716045285
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass126,293 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,293 miles
- Test number
- 422880165314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,292 miles (+8,554)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,292 miles
- Test number
- 934666717539
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass117,738 miles (+4,199)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 117,738 miles
- Test number
- 773647931739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,539 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 113,539 miles
- Test number
- 535071988657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail113,533 miles (+1,437)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,533 miles
- Test number
- 283968287070
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension upper top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,096 miles (+4,128)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 112,096 miles
- Test number
- 898408462724
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass107,968 miles (+6,563)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,968 miles
- Test number
- 836427110006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,405 miles (+4,687)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 101,405 miles
- Test number
- 250413675432
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,718 miles (+8,594)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 96,718 miles
- Test number
- 877973965036
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass88,124 miles (+9,231)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 88,124 miles
- Test number
- 897872964091
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
Pass78,893 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 78,893 miles
- Test number
- 948180563084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,893 miles (+7,647)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,893 miles
- Test number
- 118399553066
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass71,246 miles (+7,251)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 71,246 miles
- Test number
- 109677142421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,995 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,995 miles
- Test number
- 538773761016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,995 miles (+7,353)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,995 miles
- Test number
- 505203361036
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass56,642 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 56,642 miles
- Test number
- 761127630038
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise cleaning under all wheel arches
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate.
Fail56,642 miles (+12,192)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,642 miles
- Test number
- 593067430036
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAdvise cleaning under all wheel arches
- NoteOffside front tyre devoid (bald) on outer edge.
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate.
Pass44,450 miles (+3,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 44,450 miles
- Test number
- 753568508360
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass40,704 miles (+6,211)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 40,704 miles
- Test number
- 830029057170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,493 miles (+15)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 34,493 miles
- Test number
- 750986166192
- NoteBoth nearside tyres low tread on outer edge
Fail34,478 miles3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,478 miles
- Test number
- 474115966186
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth nearside tyres low tread on outer edges
- NoteHand brake travel high
Questions about Y266 BVV
- Does Y266 BVV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 BVV is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y266 BVV?
- The MOT on Y266 BVV is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y266 BVV done?
- Y266 BVV was recorded at 143,187 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
- Has Y266 BVV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y266 BVV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y266 BVV 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 Y266 BVV find?
- Y266 BVV passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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