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

Y37 HWJMOT history

Y37 HWJ is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 43,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
43,844 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 HWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 HWJ was last recorded at 43,844 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,010 miles · 13 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
1,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 43,844 miles
  • 2023 – 43,010 miles
  • 2022 – 40,095 miles
  • 2021 – 35,972 miles
  • 2020 – 32,131 miles
  • 2019 – 29,053 miles
  • 2018 – 25,468 miles
  • 2013 – 24,174 miles
  • 2012 – 23,062 miles
  • 2011 – 21,916 miles
  • 2010 – 20,691 miles
  • 2009 – 18,728 miles
  • 2008 – 17,199 miles
  • 2007 – 15,362 miles
  • 2006 – 14,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,844 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL FERRULES)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear axle and all components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,844 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,844 miles
    Test number
    731551744876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,010 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,010 miles
    Test number
    712331786532
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail43,002 miles (+2,907)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,002 miles
    Test number
    324088166312
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass40,095 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    488341797878
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL FERRULES) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and all components corroded
  5. Fail40,095 miles (+4,123)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    258796571534
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ( ALL FERRULES) (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and all components corroded
  6. Pass35,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    934923024002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,972 miles (+3,841)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    471983472160
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass32,131 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,131 miles
    Test number
    514903528315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,053 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,053 miles
    Test number
    362847438568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    25,468 miles
    Test number
    176450808717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,468 miles (+1,294)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,468 miles
    Test number
    783837924429
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass24,174 miles (+1,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,174 miles
    Test number
    498608543249
    • NoteAll brake ferrule greased .
  13. Pass23,062 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,062 miles
    Test number
    345146312423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,916 miles (+1,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,916 miles
    Test number
    167924211207
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  15. Pass20,691 miles (+1,963)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    20,691 miles
    Test number
    382634310271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,728 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,728 miles
    Test number
    384876119467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,199 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,199 miles
    Test number
    201431318270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,362 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,362 miles
    Test number
    943351517275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    14,622 miles
    Test number
    331336516218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 HWJ

Does Y37 HWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y37 HWJ expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y37 HWJ?
The MOT on Y37 HWJ expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y37 HWJ done?
Y37 HWJ was recorded at 43,844 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 1,608 miles a year.
Has Y37 HWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 HWJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y37 HWJ 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 Y37 HWJ find?
Y37 HWJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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