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

Y299 AVGMOT history

Y299 AVG is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2024
Mileage
134,523 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y299 AVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y299 AVG was last recorded at 134,523 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 1,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,664 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1,859 miles
Average per year
5,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 134,523 miles
  • 2022 – 132,664 miles
  • 2021 – 131,349 miles
  • 2020 – 128,975 miles
  • 2019 – 124,323 miles
  • 2018 – 119,632 miles
  • 2017 – 115,544 miles
  • 2016 – 110,124 miles
  • 2015 – 103,295 miles
  • 2014 – 97,991 miles
  • 2013 – 88,873 miles
  • 2012 – 79,325 miles
  • 2011 – 67,882 miles
  • 2010 – 57,465 miles
  • 2009 – 54,971 miles
  • 2008 – 51,470 miles
  • 2007 – 46,464 miles
  • 2006 – 41,752 miles
  • 2005 – 36,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,523 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,523 miles (+1,859)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    134,523 miles
    Test number
    788175895284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass132,664 miles (+1,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,664 miles
    Test number
    127981976497
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    909546871845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail131,349 miles (+2,374)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,349 miles
    Test number
    992690997293
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and wadding coming out box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes slight binding

  5. Pass128,975 miles (+4,652)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,975 miles
    Test number
    360861407236
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass124,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,323 miles
    Test number
    198147331919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,323 miles (+4,691)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,323 miles
    Test number
    377623151353
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  8. Pass119,632 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    119,632 miles
    Test number
    106282320813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    851404158066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn

  10. Fail115,544 miles (+5,420)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,544 miles
    Test number
    191622629527
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn

  11. Pass110,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    843366465616
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail110,124 miles (+6,829)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,124 miles
    Test number
    487138079735
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass103,295 miles (+5,304)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    103,295 miles
    Test number
    269101595051
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch rbber worn
    • NoteO/s inner fromt cv perished boot

  14. Pass97,991 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    145580794016
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  15. Fail97,991 miles (+9,118)2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,991 miles
    Test number
    867050394037
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose

  16. Pass88,873 miles (+9,548)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    88,873 miles
    Test number
    856383893043
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteFront exhaust heat shields loose

  17. Pass79,325 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,325 miles
    Test number
    628510992022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail79,324 miles (+11,442)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    986149482005
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn smooth on outer edge

  19. Pass67,882 miles (+10,417)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,882 miles
    Test number
    175064871032
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres outter and n/s/r tyre outter getting low
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot split

  20. Pass57,465 miles (+2,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,465 miles
    Test number
    720371890056
    • NoteRear nexhaust near end of service life

  21. Pass54,971 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,971 miles
    Test number
    463523569157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,470 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,470 miles
    Test number
    642495268190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass46,464 miles (+4,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,464 miles
    Test number
    262045367120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass41,752 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    583105806226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass36,260 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,260 miles
    Test number
    280580205213
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge

Questions about Y299 AVG

Does Y299 AVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y299 AVG expired on 11 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y299 AVG?
The MOT on Y299 AVG expired on 11 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y299 AVG done?
Y299 AVG was recorded at 134,523 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 5,414 miles a year.
Has Y299 AVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y299 AVG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y299 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 Y299 AVG find?
Y299 AVG passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished.; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished., and 2 more.

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