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T201 DBW

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,586 mi
Last recorded50,586 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT201 DBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 50,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 50,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 40,957 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 40,822 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration slight smoke on acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

light surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 40,481 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 40,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 39,894 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,915 miles

Both rear tyres and offside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,942 miles

All four tyres are perishing.

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,335 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,164 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 36,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,708 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,681 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 32,681 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 32,504 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,297 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,297 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,175 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,918 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 31,884 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 31,799 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 31,417 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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T201 DBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T201 DBW, 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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What year was T201 DBW registered?

T201 DBW is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T201 DBW safe to buy?

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