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

Y605 LDPMOT history

Y605 LDP is a silver and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
143,946 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y605 LDP
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y605 LDP was last recorded at 143,946 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2012: 101,502 miles, lower than 914,481 miles on 3 Oct 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,935 miles · 21 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,946 miles
  • 2023 – 142,995 miles
  • 2022 – 139,150 miles
  • 2021 – 132,797 miles
  • 2020 – 129,397 miles
  • 2019 – 125,911 miles
  • 2018 – 119,209 miles
  • 2017 – 114,905 miles
  • 2016 – 109,840 miles
  • 2015 – 105,023 miles
  • 2012 – 101,502 miles
  • 2011 – 914,481 miles
  • 2010 – 85,495 miles
  • 2009 – 76,751 miles
  • 2008 – 66,089 miles
  • 2007 – 57,450 miles
  • 2006 – 44,272 miles
  • 2005 – 33,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,946 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and underside covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,946 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    143,946 miles
    Test number
    722993728434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and underside covered in underseal

  2. Fail143,935 miles (+940)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,935 miles
    Test number
    454444555563
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and underside covered in underseal

  3. Pass142,995 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    100196944000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryHeatshields on exhaust front pipes loose

  4. Fail142,995 miles (+3,845)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,995 miles
    Test number
    966904220765
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe and rear silencer holed (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l on
    • AdvisoryHeatshields on exhaust front pipes loose

  5. Pass139,150 miles (+6,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,150 miles
    Test number
    762087074012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    570666725789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail132,797 miles (+3,400)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,797 miles
    Test number
    486224867285
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass129,397 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    846300287583
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover clip damaged and seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  9. Fail129,397 miles (+3,486)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    545091440295
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (just acceptable) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end ball joint dust cover clip damaged and seeping grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt

  10. Pass125,911 miles (+6,702)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,911 miles
    Test number
    849183683020
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass119,209 miles (+4,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,209 miles
    Test number
    550511231955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    710827692909
    • 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)

  13. Fail114,905 miles (+5,065)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    323893133465
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  14. Pass109,840 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    109,840 miles
    Test number
    950232199754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    559786475154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,023 miles (+3,521)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,023 miles
    Test number
    436896275196
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass101,502 miles (-812,979)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,502 miles
    Test number
    689829672247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass914,481 miles (+828,986)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    914,481 miles
    Test number
    235486971292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    782139270225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,495 miles (+8,744)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,495 miles
    Test number
    204950370202
    • DangerousBoth front drive shaft inner CV joint Gaitors split causing total loss of lubricating grease
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteUnable to perform satisfactory Emmissions test due to exhaust leak.

  21. Pass76,751 miles (+10,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    76,751 miles
    Test number
    554937159237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,089 miles (+8,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    702937468237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,450 miles (+13,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,450 miles
    Test number
    123889067262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass44,272 miles (+10,888)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    343899366278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,384 miles
    Test number
    133901875212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y605 LDP

Does Y605 LDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y605 LDP is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y605 LDP?
The MOT on Y605 LDP is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y605 LDP done?
Y605 LDP was recorded at 143,946 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,376 miles a year.
Has Y605 LDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y605 LDP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y605 LDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y605 LDP find?
Y605 LDP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/70/15; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink top bush, and 1 more.

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