MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure body fouling on chassis (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure body fouling on chassis (2.7.2b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
OS rear door handle loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
OS rear door handle loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both nearside and offside front shock absorbers becoming weak
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside rear exterior handle damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both nearside and offside front shock absorbers becoming weak
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside rear exterior handle damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear sub-frame starting to corrode
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear sub-frame starting to corrode
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery inscure
brake pedal rubber worn
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
nearside front tyre pressure low
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
bit of play in steering rack
front pads about 2/3
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear number plate cracked
sill covers fitted
small crack to offside front indicator lens
undercutting to front brake discs
bit of play in rack
front brake pads about 2/3 worn
parts of exhaust rusty
sill covers fitted
undercutting to front brake discs
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bit of play in rack
front brake pads about 2/3 worn
nearside rear tyre 1.6mm
offside rear tyre 2.5mm
parts of exhaust rusty
sill covers fitted
undercutting tofront brake discs
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V109 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 V109 ETT, 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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V109 ETT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 October 1999.
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