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T743 KAO

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT743 KAO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 149,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 145,891 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,382 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,019 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,693 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,693 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2021 122,699 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 115,145 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 109,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 109,374 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 106,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 104,275 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 101,170 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 101,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,688 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 95,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf wheel is binding very slightly.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,405 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 91,190 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs scored

number plate lights dim

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,063 miles

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,152 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Mar 2008 82,146 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 76,305 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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T743 KAO 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 74.1%.

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 T743 KAO, 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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T743 KAO is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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