CarVerify

Free Car Check

V227 DCK

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,410 mi
Last recorded113,410 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 DCK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 113,410 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow on exhaust

whole exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,138 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front disc back plate corroded

Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm but worn but not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r trailing arm bush worn but not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,127 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms and hubs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,608 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 109,608 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 109,072 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

rear subframe excessively corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,070 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

rear subframe excessively corroded

Pass 11 May 2013 102,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 95,605 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 95,605 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,119 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 83,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 76,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2008 69,691 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 69,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,871 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,691 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
Full Subaru Forester reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V227 DCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V227 DCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V227 DCK?

You can check the full history of V227 DCK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V227 DCK registered?

V227 DCK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V227 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V227 DCK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V227 DCK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V227 DCK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.