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V433 LYA

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,744 mi
Last recorded224,744 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 LYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 224,744 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 208,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

top of radiator leaking coolant at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2016 208,484 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect inner lamp loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

top of radiator leaking coolant at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2015 193,078 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 180,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 180,685 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 168,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 168,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 152,884 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 152,884 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 141,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,130 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 129,828 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 129,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 117,350 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,741 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 100,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 100,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,137 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 73,138 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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V433 LYA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 102,495 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 V433 LYA, 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 26 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V433 LYA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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