1999 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · S894 JBW
1999 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20/02/1999. Recorded mileage 105,878 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1994cc
S894 JBW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 105,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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S894 JBW Mileage History
- 03/02/200649,016 mi
- 19/02/200750,314 mi+1,298 mi
- 05/04/200851,648 mi+1,334 mi
- 28/03/200954,006 mi+2,358 mi
- 10/04/201058,790 mi+4,784 mi
- 10/04/201058,790 mi
- 03/05/201161,783 mi+2,993 mi
- 26/05/201264,577 mi+2,794 mi
- 10/05/201473,431 mi+8,854 mi
- 10/05/201473,431 mi
- 04/05/201679,223 mi+5,792 mi
- 04/05/201679,223 mi
- 20/04/201781,170 mi+1,947 mi
- 25/04/201781,179 mi+9 mi
- 23/05/201882,805 mi+1,626 mi
- 16/05/201984,402 mi+1,597 mi
- 22/05/201984,402 mi
- 01/08/202087,985 mi+3,583 mi
- 03/08/202087,985 mi
- 02/11/202193,546 mi+5,561 mi
- 04/04/202399,161 mi+5,615 mi
- 03/08/2024102,649 mi+3,488 mi
- 07/08/2024102,655 mi+6 mi
- 04/02/2026105,878 mi+3,223 mi
Average of roughly 2,843 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
S894 JBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Forester (S894 JBW) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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