Subaru Forester
Green and Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y279 BELMOT history
Y279 BEL is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 129,999 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 129,999 mi
- At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,870 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y279 BEL
- 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
- 24 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y279 BEL was last recorded at 129,999 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,542 miles · 14 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 457 miles
- Average per year
- 4,870 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,999 miles
- 2025 – 129,542 miles
- 2023 – 128,073 miles
- 2022 – 125,840 miles
- 2021 – 122,792 miles
- 2020 – 120,114 miles
- 2019 – 117,319 miles
- 2018 – 113,933 miles
- 2017 – 113,840 miles
- 2016 – 110,348 miles
- 2015 – 104,230 miles
- 2014 – 98,049 miles
- 2013 – 88,582 miles
- 2012 – 82,380 miles
- 2011 – 77,255 miles
- 2010 – 72,777 miles
- 2009 – 67,177 miles
- 2008 – 61,010 miles
- 2007 – 50,396 miles
- 2006 – 38,796 miles
- 2005 – 30,319 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,999 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,999 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 129,999 miles
- Test number
- 660687755365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,542 miles (+1,469)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 129,542 miles
- Test number
- 821342738862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,073 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 128,073 miles
- Test number
- 371771278742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,073 miles (+2,233)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,073 miles
- Test number
- 122105698079
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass125,840 miles (+3,048)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 125,840 miles
- Test number
- 616735315078
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass122,792 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 122,792 miles
- Test number
- 292682437863
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail122,788 miles (+2,674)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,788 miles
- Test number
- 792654931093
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass120,114 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 120,114 miles
- Test number
- 909491841360
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail120,112 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,112 miles
- Test number
- 650686187441
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubber mountings. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail120,111 miles (+2,792)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,111 miles
- Test number
- 719089232650
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 3 x rubber mountings. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass117,319 miles (+3,386)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 117,319 miles
- Test number
- 316368042173
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,933 miles (+93)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 113,933 miles
- Test number
- 361857923486
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail113,840 miles (+3,492)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,840 miles
- Test number
- 524330282805
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousSteering rack insecure Excessive movement due to bushes worn by oil contamination (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flange face excessively corroded/ worn away on cat to centre joint. {cat side] (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
- AdvisoryBad oil leak from sump area and possible front crank seal area.
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,348 miles (+6,118)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 110,348 miles
- Test number
- 967281060708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,230 miles (+6,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 104,230 miles
- Test number
- 386313749565
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
Pass98,049 miles (+9,467)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 98,049 miles
- Test number
- 149782584226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,582 miles (+6,202)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 88,582 miles
- Test number
- 356541783255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,380 miles (+5,125)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 82,380 miles
- Test number
- 559930282263
- NoteExhaust centre to front pipe joint corroded. exhaust rasttle from heat shields
Pass77,255 miles (+4,478)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 77,255 miles
- Test number
- 256960781246
- NoteFront inner drive shaft cv boots leaking grease.
Pass72,777 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 72,777 miles
- Test number
- 502905280249
- NoteSteering rack mounting rubbers worn. engine oil leak.
Fail72,774 miles (+5,597)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,774 miles
- Test number
- 161924980242
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteEngine light on. exhaust centre corroded, steering rack mounting rubber bushes worn and required swoon.
- NoteUnable to carry out emissions check as tail pipe leaking excessively.
Pass67,177 miles (+6,167)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 67,177 miles
- Test number
- 840801089202
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorating
Pass61,010 miles (+10,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 61,010 miles
- Test number
- 311872888280
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass50,396 miles (+11,600)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 50,396 miles
- Test number
- 412315077291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,796 miles (+8,477)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 38,796 miles
- Test number
- 204375286290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 30,319 miles
- Test number
- 904674645265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y279 BEL
- Does Y279 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 BEL is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y279 BEL?
- The MOT on Y279 BEL is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y279 BEL done?
- Y279 BEL was recorded at 129,999 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,870 miles a year.
- Has Y279 BEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y279 BEL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y279 BEL 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 Y279 BEL find?
- Y279 BEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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