Subaru Forester
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc
Y37 JGSMOT history
Y37 JGS is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 158,227 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 158,227 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,589 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y37 JGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Subaru
- Model
- Forester
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,994 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y37 JGS was last recorded at 158,227 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,227 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,589 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,227 miles
- 2025 – 153,471 miles
- 2024 – 145,871 miles
- 2023 – 139,374 miles
- 2022 – 132,988 miles
- 2021 – 127,838 miles
- 2020 – 124,801 miles
- 2019 – 121,810 miles
- 2018 – 116,883 miles
- 2017 – 113,694 miles
- 2016 – 107,504 miles
- 2015 – 103,195 miles
- 2014 – 98,590 miles
- 2013 – 93,093 miles
- 2012 – 87,363 miles
- 2011 – 81,301 miles
- 2010 – 74,471 miles
- 2009 – 67,421 miles
- 2008 – 59,752 miles
- 2007 – 53,288 miles
- 2006 – 45,989 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,227 miles
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damageRecorded at 4 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow bar
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 158,227 miles
- Test number
- 155417231919
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damage
Fail158,227 miles (+4,756)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,227 miles
- Test number
- 443268009307
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damage
Pass153,471 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 153,471 miles
- Test number
- 434978797819
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow bar (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damage
Fail153,471 miles (+7,600)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,471 miles
- Test number
- 171195475572
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible damage (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread tow bar (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp damage
Pass145,871 miles (+57)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 145,871 miles
- Test number
- 806079847108
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail145,814 miles (+6,440)1 major1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,814 miles
- Test number
- 266393289220
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass139,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 139,374 miles
- Test number
- 583204900489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,367 miles (+6,379)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,367 miles
- Test number
- 174796569369
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))
Pass132,988 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 132,988 miles
- Test number
- 463598548914
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,988 miles (+5,150)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,988 miles
- Test number
- 871891587390
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested both lamps (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass127,838 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 127,838 miles
- Test number
- 716453248730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,838 miles (+3,037)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,838 miles
- Test number
- 232535853109
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass124,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,801 miles
- Test number
- 918746973125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,801 miles (+2,991)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,801 miles
- Test number
- 351398166451
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,810 miles (+4,927)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 121,810 miles
- Test number
- 355476396172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,883 miles (+3,189)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 116,883 miles
- Test number
- 465080327757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,694 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 113,694 miles
- Test number
- 882242938583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,694 miles (+6,190)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,694 miles
- Test number
- 930719110081
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass107,504 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 107,504 miles
- Test number
- 946406512106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,486 miles (+4,291)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,486 miles
- Test number
- 556309525394
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass103,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 103,195 miles
- Test number
- 707169005018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,195 miles (+4,605)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,195 miles
- Test number
- 939118205079
- FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass98,590 miles (+5,497)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 98,590 miles
- Test number
- 625892044004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,093 miles (+5,730)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 93,093 miles
- Test number
- 657085943085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,363 miles (+6,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 87,363 miles
- Test number
- 648708542040
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass81,301 miles (+6,830)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 81,301 miles
- Test number
- 945251261016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,471 miles (+7,050)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 74,471 miles
- Test number
- 413362160013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,421 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,421 miles
- Test number
- 193040949414
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,421 miles (+7,669)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 67,421 miles
- Test number
- 723960349027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,752 miles (+6,464)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 59,752 miles
- Test number
- 723859428013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,288 miles (+7,299)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 53,288 miles
- Test number
- 690554547049
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteEngine oil on minimum
Pass45,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 45,989 miles
- Test number
- 750888336053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y37 JGS
- Does Y37 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 JGS is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y37 JGS?
- The MOT on Y37 JGS is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y37 JGS done?
- Y37 JGS was recorded at 158,227 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,589 miles a year.
- Has Y37 JGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y37 JGS has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y37 JGS 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 JGS find?
- Y37 JGS passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front fog lamp damage.
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