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V353 GHK

1999 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV353 GHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019
Pass 12 Nov 2018

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,140 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 123,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 107,917 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,914 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,474 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 91,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 9 Aug 2012 84,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 9 Aug 2012 84,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 4 Aug 2011 76,302 miles

o/s n/s plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 75,033 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 70,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 60,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 55,153 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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V353 GHK 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 78.9%.

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 V353 GHK, 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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V353 GHK is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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