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V63 DCN

1999 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,907 mi
Last recorded156,907 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 DCN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,907 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 155,227 miles

Offside inner sill stating to corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2023 155,129 miles

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

inner sills starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 150,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear strut top mount corroded

Offside Rear strut top mount corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 146,427 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear seats folded belts not checked

Pass 30 Oct 2020 142,245 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019 136,641 miles

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 135,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 131,556 miles

underside covered in waxoyl

Pass 21 Nov 2016 127,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

mice chewing under bonnet

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,890 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 120,378 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,492 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 106,459 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,508 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 94,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,459 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 82,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 82,864 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 79,473 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 79,470 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,174 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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V63 DCN is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V63 DCN, 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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V63 DCN is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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