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S894 JBW

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,878 mi
Last recorded105,878 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 JBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 105,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded.

Pass 7 Aug 2024 102,655 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Disc back plate corroded.

Fail 3 Aug 2024 102,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn badly on the inside edge.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Disc back plate corroded.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 99,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low smooth on inner edge slightly perished cracks in tread 215/60 r16 95v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,546 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 87,985 miles

nearside and offside front under floors holed by corrosion

wear in the offside end of the steering rack

Fail 1 Aug 2020 87,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside front under floors holed by corrosion

wear in the offside end of the steering rack

Pass 22 May 2019 84,402 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 84,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer band cracks in thread215/60r16 95v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer band cracks in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge cracks in thread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 81,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have edge wear

Fail 20 Apr 2017 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres have edge wear

Pass 4 May 2016 79,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front arb bushes have play

nsf brake slight bind

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 79,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front arb bushes have play

nsf brake slight bind

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 May 2014 73,431 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the edges and becoming perisshed

rear silencer coroded and thin

Pass 10 May 2014 73,431 miles

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the edges and becoming perisshed

rear silencer coroded and thin

Pass 26 May 2012 64,577 miles

rear section of exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 3 May 2011 61,783 miles

SLIGHT BINDING ON O/S/R BRAKE

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 58,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,006 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

recommend all brake pads to be checked in 3-4000 miles approx

Pass 5 Apr 2008 51,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 50,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 49,016 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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S894 JBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S894 JBW, 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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S894 JBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 February 1999.

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