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R573 CKV

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

219,463 mi
Last recorded219,463 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 CKV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 219,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 214,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 208,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 203,735 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 198,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Pass 18 Mar 2021 192,287 miles

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2020 186,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 179,039 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 172,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 165,744 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2016 159,263 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,487 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 145,107 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2013 138,097 miles

travel on foot brake

Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,064 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 123,818 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 115,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 109,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 102,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 94,990 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 83,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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R573 CKV is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 113,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R573 CKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R573 CKV is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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