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T475 AES

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 AES
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016

Body has slight corrosion sills soft but not holed (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 144,503 miles

rear subframe rusty but not holed

Fail 16 Mar 2015 144,213 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear wiper blade deteriorated

battery insecure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,998 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 138,998 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 131,952 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 May 2012 131,952 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 127,162 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 123,734 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 118,016 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 111,449 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 103,045 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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T475 AES is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T475 AES, 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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T475 AES is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 March 1999.

Is T475 AES safe to buy?

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