MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
272,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all seat belts have mould growth
both front & rear brake discs worn/corroded
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
all seat belts have mould growth
both front & rear brake discs worn/corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play n/s steering rack
Nail in offside rear tyre
front tyres worn on edges
slight exhaust blow at rear joint
slight play in steering rack bushes
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V526 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 V526 EJM, 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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What year was V526 EJM registered?
V526 EJM is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 November 1999.
Is V526 EJM safe to buy?
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