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T529 AUY

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

226,332 mi
Last recorded226,332 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT529 AUY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 226,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 226,330 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 224,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 224,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 223,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,522 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 219,516 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 215,356 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 215,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 211,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 206,567 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 200,759 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 200,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 196,048 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 189,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 174,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 168,143 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 159,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 150,262 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 132,888 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 119,513 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T529 AUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T529 AUY, 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 T529 AUY registered?

T529 AUY is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 1999.

Is T529 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T529 AUY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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