MOT Status
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169,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed under radiator / o/s corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
oil filter housing cooler pipe corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front track rod slight play
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
both front side lights flickering
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Fuel pipe leaking fuels pipes out floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front track rod slight play
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
both front side lights flickering
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has cable tie secured (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M90 STM is a 2016 Subaru Forester in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 2016 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 48,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M90 STM, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Forester is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was M90 STM registered?
M90 STM is a 2016 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 January 2016.
Is M90 STM safe to buy?
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