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

Y879 OFEMOT history

Y879 OFE is a blue and grey petrol Subaru Forester first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2023
Mileage
93,980 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y879 OFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y879 OFE was last recorded at 93,980 miles on 6 Apr 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,967 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
2,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,980 miles
  • 2021 – 93,395 miles
  • 2020 – 92,532 miles
  • 2019 – 90,986 miles
  • 2018 – 89,486 miles
  • 2017 – 87,610 miles
  • 2016 – 85,616 miles
  • 2015 – 82,158 miles
  • 2014 – 79,355 miles
  • 2013 – 76,663 miles
  • 2012 – 73,861 miles
  • 2011 – 71,205 miles
  • 2010 – 66,976 miles
  • 2009 – 63,179 miles
  • 2008 – 59,359 miles
  • 2007 – 55,441 miles
  • 2006 – 48,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,980 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,980 miles
    Test number
    892053492651
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail93,967 miles (+572)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,967 miles
    Test number
    669417439353
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears either side of connector. All chalked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush collapsed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass93,395 miles (+863)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,395 miles
    Test number
    202876618103
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass92,532 miles (+1,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    92,532 miles
    Test number
    697390602251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,986 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    389790175706
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail90,986 miles (+1,500)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,986 miles
    Test number
    887994704749
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    822552905189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,486 miles (+1,876)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,486 miles
    Test number
    152063911967
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass87,610 miles (+1,994)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    590191964857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,616 miles (+3,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    295554972408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass82,158 miles (+2,803)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,158 miles
    Test number
    115922345428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,355 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    186426654464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,663 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,663 miles
    Test number
    687349743083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,861 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,861 miles
    Test number
    809308132057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,205 miles (+4,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,205 miles
    Test number
    197230441490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail66,976 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    731336940055
    • 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)

  17. Pass66,976 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    921176340065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,179 miles (+3,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,179 miles
    Test number
    163280859446
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail59,359 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    312701058070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass59,359 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,359 miles
    Test number
    660511658046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,441 miles (+6,448)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    980809757058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,993 miles
    Test number
    680399156001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y879 OFE

Does Y879 OFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y879 OFE expired on 5 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y879 OFE?
The MOT on Y879 OFE expired on 5 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y879 OFE done?
Y879 OFE was recorded at 93,980 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2022, an average of 2,794 miles a year.
Has Y879 OFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y879 OFE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y879 OFE 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 Y879 OFE find?
Y879 OFE passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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