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This 2000 SUBARU FORESTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 172,772 miles 5 months ago on Monday 24th November 2025 at 18:10.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 23rd November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

A7BRG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 2026172,772 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Hoses At Filter Poor Condition
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Corrosion To Wheel Arch
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Corrosion To Suspension Components In General
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 2025172,771 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Hoses At Filter Poor Condition
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Corrosion To Wheel Arch
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Corrosion To Suspension Components In General
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 202428TH OCTOBER 2025169,668 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated O/s And N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
FAILED30TH SEPTEMBER 2024169,643 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Body Component Corroded And Likely To Cause Injury Wheel Arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Damaged Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MINOR - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2024169,624 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Power Steering Malfunctioning Random Tight Spots Due To Slack Belt (2.1.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch/body Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202310TH AUGUST 2024164,794 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Check Engine Light Illuminated
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Foremost Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Date Code Not Visible On A Tyre Fitted To A Rear Axle Of A Bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
  9. ADVISORY - Brakes Sticking Slightly After Foot Brake Applied
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2023164,790 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Check Engine Light Illuminated
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Foremost Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Date Code Not Visible On A Tyre Fitted To A Rear Axle Of A Bus (5.2.3 (n) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
  14. ADVISORY - Brakes Sticking Slightly After Foot Brake Applied
PASSED12TH JULY 202218TH JULY 2023161,796 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Sub-Frame Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED19TH JULY 202118TH JULY 2022158,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD JULY 20202ND JULY 2021157,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED18TH JUNE 201927TH DECEMBER 2020155,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED18TH JUNE 2019155,759 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH JUNE 201827TH JUNE 2019152,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Slightly Worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
FAILED22ND MAY 2018152,763 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  10. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge And Has Age Related Cracks
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Age Related Cracks
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH APRIL 20176TH APRIL 2018150,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Rusty Condition
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Smooth On Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Various Suspension Components Rusty Condition
FAILED30TH MARCH 2017150,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Rusty Condition
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Smooth On Inner Edge
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Various Suspension Components Rusty Condition
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201630TH JANUARY 2017144,602 MI
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201530TH JANUARY 2016136,450 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201430TH JANUARY 2015127,264 MI
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201330TH JANUARY 2014117,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201230TH JANUARY 201378,883 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201130TH JANUARY 2012101,448 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201030TH JANUARY 201189,639 MI
PASSED27TH JANUARY 200930TH JANUARY 201079,470 MI
PASSED24TH JANUARY 200830TH JANUARY 200971,549 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 200730TH JANUARY 200862,598 MI
PASSED20TH JANUARY 200630TH JANUARY 200749,928 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A7BRG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

A7BRG MOT Comments

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A7BRG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 172,772 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,911 miles

A7BRG FAQs

This Subaru Forester with registration A7BRG was manufactured on Tuesday 1st February 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Bronze and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 172,772 miles, so this Subaru has travelled an average of 6,911 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Subaru Forester beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A7BRG has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Subaru Forester has had 109 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 25 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Subaru Forester is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does A7BRG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 A7BRG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A7BRG Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 A7BRG does have Tax. Read more

When does A7BRG Tax expire?

The current Tax for A7BRG will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A7BRG MOT expire?

The current MOT for A7BRG will expire in 7 months on Monday 23rd November 2026. Read more

When did A7BRG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A7BRG was on Monday 24th November 2025 at 18:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A7BRG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A7BRG we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A7BRG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A7BRG we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A7BRG?

A7BRG is registered as a 2000 Subaru Forester. Read more

How many miles has A7BRG done?

The odometer reading for A7BRG at the last MOT in November 2025 was 172,772 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,911 miles per year. Read more

How old is A7BRG?

The vehicle A7BRG was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st February 2000. Read more

What colour is A7BRG?

The official colour of A7BRG is recorded as Bronze. Read more

What engine does A7BRG have?

A7BRG has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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