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V920 DJF

1999 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

92,499 mi
Last recorded92,499 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Forester104,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV920 DJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,499 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 92,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 89,462 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer fragile

Pass 25 Oct 2022 70,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 64,834 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 52,346 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,384 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,004 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 48,113 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 47,425 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 47,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,512 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,807 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 44,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,454 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,432 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 39,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,590 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,047 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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V920 DJF is a 1999 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V920 DJF, 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 V920 DJF registered?

V920 DJF is a 1999 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V920 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V920 DJF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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