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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,998 cc

Y5 NEFMOT history

Y5 NEF is a black petrol Subaru Forester first used on 10 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 151,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
151,647 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
10 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NEF was last recorded at 151,647 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,022 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,625 miles
Average per year
11,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,647 miles
  • 2025 – 147,022 miles
  • 2024 – 137,959 miles
  • 2023 – 129,338 miles
  • 2022 – 120,831 miles
  • 2021 – 109,465 miles
  • 2020 – 104,875 miles
  • 2019 – 90,219 miles
  • 2018 – 72,078 miles
  • 2017 – 54,807 miles
  • 2016 – 38,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear brake check / signs of wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front tyre signs of wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 21 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,647 miles (+4,625)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    151,647 miles
    Test number
    934805447943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass147,022 miles (+9,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,022 miles
    Test number
    710677085526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass137,959 miles (+8,621)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,959 miles
    Test number
    136703059811
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
  4. Pass129,338 miles (+8,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    129,338 miles
    Test number
    280037924836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,831 miles (+11,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,831 miles
    Test number
    753728680974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,465 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    109,465 miles
    Test number
    505690082698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake check / signs of wear
  7. Fail109,430 miles (+4,555)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,430 miles
    Test number
    474174538221
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake check / signs of wear
  8. Pass104,875 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    104,875 miles
    Test number
    868352944252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre signs of wear
  9. Fail104,849 miles (+14,630)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    295349453998
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre signs of wear
  10. Pass90,219 miles (+18,141)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,219 miles
    Test number
    633965889414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,078 miles (+17,271)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    734921535458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,807 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    996913553442
    • 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)
  13. Fail54,801 miles (+16,788)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,801 miles
    Test number
    304486091458
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  14. Pass38,013 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,013 miles
    Test number
    185896716735
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail38,007 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,007 miles
    Test number
    239327323864
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y5 NEF

Does Y5 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 NEF is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NEF?
The MOT on Y5 NEF is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 NEF done?
Y5 NEF was recorded at 151,647 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 11,197 miles a year.
Has Y5 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NEF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2021.
Has the mileage on Y5 NEF 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 Y5 NEF find?
Y5 NEF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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