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Subaru Forester

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

Y39 GDUMOT history

Y39 GDU is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
163,208 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 GDU
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
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 GDU was last recorded at 163,208 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 1,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,147 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,061 miles
Average per year
7,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 163,208 miles
  • 2021 – 162,147 miles
  • 2020 – 161,542 miles
  • 2019 – 155,445 miles
  • 2018 – 147,749 miles
  • 2017 – 139,588 miles
  • 2016 – 133,964 miles
  • 2015 – 127,822 miles
  • 2014 – 116,797 miles
  • 2013 – 107,161 miles
  • 2012 – 95,287 miles
  • 2011 – 84,212 miles
  • 2010 – 69,937 miles
  • 2009 – 59,114 miles
  • 2008 – 55,348 miles
  • 2007 – 50,392 miles
  • 2006 – 39,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,208 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,208 miles (+1,061)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    163,208 miles
    Test number
    473182923865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,147 miles (+605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,147 miles
    Test number
    914726969351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,542 miles (+6,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,542 miles
    Test number
    662773523100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Pass155,445 miles (+7,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,445 miles
    Test number
    720342448536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass147,749 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    861435797295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  6. Fail147,749 miles (+8,161)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    478510775091
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass139,588 miles (+5,624)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,588 miles
    Test number
    880881094815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s +o/s headlamp lenses faded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sills

  8. Pass133,964 miles (+6,142)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,964 miles
    Test number
    790455881083
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sill

  9. Pass127,822 miles (+11,025)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    605132825138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass116,797 miles (+9,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,797 miles
    Test number
    908289304142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass107,161 miles (+11,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    107,161 miles
    Test number
    295471823409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,287 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,287 miles
    Test number
    636488402120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail95,276 miles (+11,064)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    236567302413
    • FailureNearside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass84,212 miles (+14,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    175710451452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass69,937 miles (+10,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    953852220059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,114 miles (+3,766)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    584542259042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,348 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,348 miles
    Test number
    622460218111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass50,392 miles (+11,066)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    784034097033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    580573926142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y39 GDU

Does Y39 GDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y39 GDU expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y39 GDU?
The MOT on Y39 GDU expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y39 GDU done?
Y39 GDU was recorded at 163,208 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 7,800 miles a year.
Has Y39 GDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 GDU has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y39 GDU 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 Y39 GDU find?
Y39 GDU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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