1999 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · V110 ETT
1999 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 140,020 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2017.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V110 ETT Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/06/2016
- 140,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V110 ETT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Subaru Forester (V110 ETT) between August 2006 and June 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 June 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
V110 ETT Mileage History
- 11/08/200673,628 mi
- 30/07/200775,125 mi+1,497 mi
- 05/12/200890,547 mi+15,422 mi
- 04/12/200999,370 mi+8,823 mi
- 22/01/2011109,822 mi+10,452 mi
- 05/01/2012114,849 mi+5,027 mi
- 28/01/2013125,828 mi+10,979 mi
- 04/02/2013125,828 mi
- 10/02/2014135,097 mi+9,269 mi
- 18/02/2014135,097 mi
- 09/06/2015139,968 mi+4,871 mi
- 07/03/2016139,984 mi+16 mi
- 24/06/2016140,011 mi+27 mi
- 28/06/2016140,020 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,719 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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