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T548 FOD

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,193 mi
Last recorded105,193 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 FOD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,193 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 105,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 101,530 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 96,779 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 96,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,456 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 83,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,342 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 79,098 miles

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

oil leaks

rear differential subframe mountings weak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 78,883 miles

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

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

oil leaks

rear differential subframe mountings weak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 76,941 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 72,198 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 72,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 64,175 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,261 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,720 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,485 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 22,012 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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T548 FOD is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T548 FOD, 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 T548 FOD registered?

T548 FOD is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 June 1999.

Is T548 FOD safe to buy?

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