Subaru Forester
Green and Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y296 AVGMOT history
Y296 AVG is a green and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,080 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 137,080 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,971 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 AVG
- 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
- 9 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 AVG was last recorded at 137,080 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 137,061 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 4,971 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,080 miles
- 2024 – 122,990 miles
- 2023 – 116,535 miles
- 2022 – 107,993 miles
- 2021 – 102,420 miles
- 2019 – 99,782 miles
- 2018 – 96,564 miles
- 2017 – 93,233 miles
- 2016 – 90,788 miles
- 2015 – 88,070 miles
- 2014 – 79,839 miles
- 2013 – 74,658 miles
- 2012 – 66,627 miles
- 2011 – 64,122 miles
- 2010 – 61,389 miles
- 2009 – 58,074 miles
- 2008 – 55,804 miles
- 2007 – 51,363 miles
- 2006 – 45,747 miles
- 2005 – 39,232 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,080 miles
- AdvisoryEML illuminated on dashboardRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,080 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,080 miles
- Test number
- 249383470336
- AdvisoryEML illuminated on dashboard
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail137,061 miles (+14,071)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,061 miles
- Test number
- 722462476473
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated on dashboard
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,990 miles (+6,455)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 122,990 miles
- Test number
- 743276234080
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass116,535 miles (+8,542)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 116,535 miles
- Test number
- 160186266350
- 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass107,993 miles (+5,573)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 107,993 miles
- Test number
- 296433656839
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, trail arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,420 miles (+2,638)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,420 miles
- Test number
- 700395061047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,782 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 99,782 miles
- Test number
- 988546363282
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,782 miles (+3,218)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,782 miles
- Test number
- 800245991824
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,564 miles (+3,331)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 96,564 miles
- Test number
- 308487990390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,233 miles (+2,445)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 93,233 miles
- Test number
- 686185405872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,788 miles (+2,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 90,788 miles
- Test number
- 353439304211
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Pass88,070 miles (+8,231)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,070 miles
- Test number
- 256311865494
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteExhaust system weak
Pass79,839 miles (+5,181)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 79,839 miles
- Test number
- 515735854124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,658 miles (+8,031)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 74,658 miles
- Test number
- 578553663194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,627 miles (+2,505)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 66,627 miles
- Test number
- 847603062149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,122 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,122 miles
- Test number
- 686845961146
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass64,122 miles (+2,733)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 64,122 miles
- Test number
- 716015861179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,389 miles (+3,315)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,389 miles
- Test number
- 601777660165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,074 miles (+2,270)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,074 miles
- Test number
- 330704299197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,804 miles (+4,441)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 55,804 miles
- Test number
- 812023598152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,363 miles (+5,616)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 51,363 miles
- Test number
- 810553987190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,747 miles (+6,515)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,747 miles
- Test number
- 480523076139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2006
- Odometer
- 39,232 miles
- Test number
- 651400085131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 AVG
- Does Y296 AVG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y296 AVG expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 AVG?
- The MOT on Y296 AVG expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y296 AVG done?
- Y296 AVG was recorded at 137,080 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
- Has Y296 AVG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 AVG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y296 AVG 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 Y296 AVG find?
- Y296 AVG passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: eml illuminated on dashboard; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush.
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