MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill rusty and holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bushes and bolts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected brake hose mount corroded and insecure (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced bushes and bolts (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both outer sills not tested as fitted with full covers on.
rear of car very corroded
both headlight lenses deteriorating
dust shields on rear backplates corroded
general age deterioration of suspension bushes
All position lamps not working unable to operate with ignition off (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both headlight lenses deteriorating
dust shields on rear backplates corroded
general age deterioration of suspension bushes
Both rear brake back plates are corroding.
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake back plates are corroding.
Underside of vehicle has been painted black recently making examination very difficult.
Rear brake back plates are corroding.
Underside of vehicle has been painted black recently making examination very difficult.
The engine MIL lamp stays on.
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
The engine MIL lamp stays on.
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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MW51 LBA is a 2002 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2002 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 90,215 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 MW51 LBA, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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MW51 LBA is a 2002 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 January 2002.
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