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V128 ECH

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

61,027 mi
Last recorded61,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 ECH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,027 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 61,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 59,857 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 59,857 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 59,237 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 58,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,568 miles

slight corrosion under car front and rear

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,119 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,368 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2018 55,227 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2017 54,140 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,912 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,361 miles

rear back box rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,591 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust back box rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,135 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,412 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,813 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 31,665 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,813 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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V128 ECH is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 V128 ECH, 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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V128 ECH is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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