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V541 DCG

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,471 mi
Last recorded174,471 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 DCG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 174,471 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear diff noise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 169,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 164,847 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f , o/s/r and n/s/r close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

advise battery condition

Pass 28 Nov 2022 158,794 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 150,711 miles

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

brakes pull slightly to O/S and slight judder and n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2020 144,320 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 137,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 137,288 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 129,863 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 123,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,623 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,623 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 110,484 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 104,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp on highest aim position and adjuster broken

rear silencer rusted

towbar close to rear number plate

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp on highest aim position and adjuster broken

rear silencer rusted

towbar close to rear number plate

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,389 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION

Pass 22 Aug 2012

exhaust rusty

rear axle rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2011

All wheels hard to rotate due to 4wd. Bearings wheels and tyres tested as well as possible

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,495 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 74,133 miles

exhaust system quite rusted.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Aug 2008 74,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust system quite rusted.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,102 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inside edges

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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V541 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V541 DCG, 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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V541 DCG is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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