1999 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · T994 BAP
1999 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 157,696 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T994 BAP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/08/2023
- 157,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T994 BAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Forester (T994 BAP) between September 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested rear suspension likely to fail due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear ”.
T994 BAP Mileage History
- 07/09/2022152,331 mi
- 30/08/2023157,696 mi+5,365 mi
Average of roughly 5,488 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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