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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,994 cc

T994 BAPMOT history

T994 BAP is a silver petrol Subaru Forester first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 157,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2023
Mileage
157,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T994 BAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Subaru
Model
Forester
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T994 BAP was last recorded at 157,696 miles on 30 Aug 2023, 5,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,331 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
5,365 miles
Average per year
6,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,696 miles
  • 2022 – 152,331 miles
  • 2021 – 144,827 miles
  • 2020 – 140,416 miles
  • 2019 – 135,186 miles
  • 2018 – 126,061 miles
  • 2017 – 121,155 miles
  • 2016 – 113,501 miles
  • 2015 – 108,178 miles
  • 2014 – 101,315 miles
  • 2013 – 94,579 miles
  • 2012 – 88,457 miles
  • 2011 – 76,905 miles
  • 2010 – 69,905 miles
  • 2009 – 64,240 miles
  • 2008 – 57,456 miles
  • 2007 – 51,349 miles
  • 2006 – 45,621 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,696 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested rear suspension likely to fail due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexis hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arm bushes worn

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,696 miles (+5,365)2 dangerous12 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,696 miles
    Test number
    516625057388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested rear suspension likely to fail due to corrosion (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper strut turrets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexis hoses (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and trailing arm bushes worn

  2. Pass152,331 miles (+7,504)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,331 miles
    Test number
    797881230687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hoses brackets deteriorated

  3. Pass144,827 miles (+4,411)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    144,827 miles
    Test number
    179763492765
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,416 miles (+5,230)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    140,416 miles
    Test number
    445997674728
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear flexi hose mounting brackets corroded

  5. Pass135,186 miles (+4)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    135,186 miles
    Test number
    502168462109
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,182 miles (+9,121)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,182 miles
    Test number
    381193464036
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass126,061 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,061 miles
    Test number
    386758766275
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass121,155 miles (+7,654)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    121,155 miles
    Test number
    300646613809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass113,501 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,501 miles
    Test number
    588046559749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    847741605101
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass108,178 miles (+6,863)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,178 miles
    Test number
    925751705184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,315 miles (+6,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    606364314193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail94,579 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    126167513125
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass94,579 miles (+6,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,579 miles
    Test number
    215237513498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass88,457 miles (+11,552)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,457 miles
    Test number
    685425412139
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearsdie rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass76,905 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,905 miles
    Test number
    268015311171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,905 miles (+5,665)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    290635010110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,240 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    64,240 miles
    Test number
    910011559180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,456 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    291954928470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,349 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    203323127434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail51,349 miles (+5,728)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,349 miles
    Test number
    234523427400
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass45,621 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,621 miles
    Test number
    212205726122
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses ferrules corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on the outside of tred
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on both edges of tred

Questions about T994 BAP

Does T994 BAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T994 BAP expired on 8 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T994 BAP?
The MOT on T994 BAP expired on 8 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T994 BAP done?
T994 BAP was recorded at 157,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2023, an average of 6,471 miles a year.
Has T994 BAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T994 BAP has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T994 BAP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T994 BAP find?
T994 BAP failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside rear sub-frame likely to fail; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake performance unable to be tested rear suspension likely to fail due to corrosion, and 19 more.

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