SB56YOH - SUBARU FORESTER
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
14
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 08 April 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 105,801 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kicks up to offside (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leaks in each section (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory corrosion to underside/underside components
Passed - 11 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,443 mi
Expires: 10 July 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,410 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Failed - 06 July 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,134 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 24 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,757 mi
Expires: 23 March 2023
Passed - 11 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,535 mi
Expires: 10 March 2022
Failed - 09 March 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,528 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Central exhaust joint heavily corroded.
Failed - 19 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,220 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning also damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also obscured by items (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills both sides
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 29 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,585 mi
Expires: 30 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Passed - 15 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,401 mi
Expires: 30 January 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory All underside of vehicle corroded including suspension components
Failed - 15 January 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 74,401 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory All underside of vehicle corroded including suspension components
Passed - 09 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,943 mi
Expires: 30 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Advisory Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Centre section exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still mounted secure
Failed - 04 January 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,942 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Dangerous Brake performance not tested Nearside rear wheel bearing has excessive movement (Dangerous) (3.7.A.1)
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both fronts (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
- Advisory Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Centre section exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still mounted secure
Passed - 04 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,753 mi
Expires: 30 January 2018
Failed - 04 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 58,753 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory front brake pads low
Passed - 13 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,570 mi
Expires: 30 January 2017
Failed - 13 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,570 mi
Passed - 06 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,417 mi
Expires: 30 January 2016
Failed - 05 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,415 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Major Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Passed - 15 January 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,826 mi
Expires: 30 January 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 31 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 32,637 mi
Expires: 30 January 2014
Passed - 19 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,942 mi
Expires: 30 January 2013
Passed - 31 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,246 mi
Expires: 30 January 2012
Passed - 19 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,981 mi
Expires: 18 August 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SB56YOH?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SB56YOH?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of SB56YOH?
This is a 2007 SUBARU FORESTER in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 2457cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SB56YOH?
This vehicle produces 250 g/km of CO2 emissions.