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V314 ENT

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

299,983 mi
Last recorded299,983 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV314 ENT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 299,983 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill collapsed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck and breather (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 296,183 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 295,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 275,891 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion across front to rear inner sills and key suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframes heavily corroded, Including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 275,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Heavy corrosion across front to rear inner sills and key suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframes heavily corroded, Including suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 275,889 miles

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

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective Catalytic converter broken down and blocking flow. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch/ Seatbelt anchorage points corroded. Needs welding x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion across rear inner sills/ Mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 272,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 272,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 270,823 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 267,359 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 263,348 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 258,390 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 254,681 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 252,140 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 249,155 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 242,375 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 242,375 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 234,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 226,985 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2010 219,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 214,375 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,800 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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V314 ENT is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V314 ENT, 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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V314 ENT is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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