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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,994 cc

Y49 FDVMOT history

Y49 FDV is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
153,530 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 FDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 FDV was last recorded at 153,530 miles on 23 Sept 2023, 6,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,202 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,328 miles
Average per year
5,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,530 miles
  • 2022 – 147,202 miles
  • 2021 – 146,449 miles
  • 2020 – 144,549 miles
  • 2019 – 144,190 miles
  • 2018 – 138,640 miles
  • 2017 – 132,104 miles
  • 2016 – 129,496 miles
  • 2015 – 127,705 miles
  • 2014 – 126,074 miles
  • 2013 – 122,061 miles
  • 2012 – 118,215 miles
  • 2011 – 111,420 miles
  • 2010 – 105,497 miles
  • 2009 – 95,395 miles
  • 2008 – 81,540 miles
  • 2007 – 68,293 miles
  • 2006 – 57,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,530 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,530 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,530 miles
    Test number
    223380913263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,202 miles (+753)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,202 miles
    Test number
    966287152505
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass146,449 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,449 miles
    Test number
    432350099241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,447 miles (+1,898)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    539474126410
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass144,549 miles (+359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,549 miles
    Test number
    825300863494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,190 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    893336226594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail144,099 miles (+5,459)1 dangerous10 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,099 miles
    Test number
    673592836610
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s &o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass138,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    677294257542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,640 miles (+6,536)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    182899543669
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass132,104 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    132,104 miles
    Test number
    425918758546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail132,017 miles (+2,521)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,017 miles
    Test number
    899923031383
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear diff mounting bushes worn

  12. Pass129,496 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,496 miles
    Test number
    774907273899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,705 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    127,705 miles
    Test number
    935560545028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass126,074 miles (+4,013)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,074 miles
    Test number
    955127534014
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake back plates starting to break and rusty
    • NoteSurface rust on rear subframe

  15. Pass122,061 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    649359233088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  16. Fail122,061 miles (+3,846)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    925049433092
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  17. Pass118,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    877731042094
    • NoteAll 4 roll bar drop links worn

  18. Fail118,215 miles (+6,795)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    835039332026
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteAll 4 roll bar drop links worn

  19. Pass111,420 miles (+5,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,420 miles
    Test number
    339288121038
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s rear brake disc rust pitted.

  20. Pass105,497 miles (+10,102)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,497 miles
    Test number
    182548940401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,395 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    104368549402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Pass95,395 miles (+13,855)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    243178449004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Pass81,540 miles (+13,247)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,540 miles
    Test number
    721334028046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,293 miles (+10,819)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    68,293 miles
    Test number
    121343627458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,474 miles
    Test number
    764950366046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,474 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,474 miles
    Test number
    443060566055
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y49 FDV

Does Y49 FDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 FDV expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 FDV?
The MOT on Y49 FDV expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 FDV done?
Y49 FDV was recorded at 153,530 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2023, an average of 5,469 miles a year.
Has Y49 FDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 FDV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y49 FDV 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 Y49 FDV find?
Y49 FDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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