MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
near side wiper blade split
Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
o/s/f n/s/f tyres on limit †wheels corroded †small stone chips in windsreen †dent n/s/r side panel †exhaust corroded †n/s/r light lens cracked
wheels corroded †small stone chips in windsreen †n/s/r light lens cracked †dent n/s/r side panel †surface corrosion exhaust
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T985 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T985 HFJ, 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 T985 HFJ registered?
T985 HFJ is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 July 1999.
Is T985 HFJ safe to buy?
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