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S120 ORY

1999 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,040 mi
Last recorded96,040 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 ORY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 96,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 96,028 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine, gearbox and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, very perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides, perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,984 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

front headlight washers inoperative

Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2017 80,384 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from under the front of the engine ()

both front exhaust pipe heat shields insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 74,236 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,001 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 73,001 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 70,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,204 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 69,204 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,891 miles

front exhaust pipe heat shields loose

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,203 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,607 miles

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

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

part of third brake light not working

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 62,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,018 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 61,018 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,484 miles

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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S120 ORY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 104,758 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 S120 ORY, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S120 ORY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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