MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside plastic sill cover fitted
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside plastic sill cover fitter
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear lens damaged
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear lens damaged
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lens damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear lens damaged
Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear outer edge
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre has slight wear outer edge
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight movement within antiroll bar link housing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front slight movement within antiroll bar link housing
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
deterioration of rear suspension bushes.
exhaust emissions readings high
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake binding UNABLE TO ROTATE WHEEL. (3.7.B.1)
Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
deterioration of rear suspension bushes.
exhaust emissions readings high
o/s front inner brake pad worn thin
7 PIN TRAILER ELECTRICAL PLUG DAMAGED.
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUB FRAME TO CHASSIS BUSHES
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
7 PIN TRAILER ELECTRICAL PLUG DAMAGED.
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUB FRAME TO CHASSIS BUSHES
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.
DETERIORATION OF REAR RADIUS ARM BUSHES
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUBFRAME TO BODY BUSHES
REAR SILENCER BOX CORRODED
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
DETERIORATION OF REAR AXLE CARRIER BUSHES
DETERIORATION OF REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES
EMISSIONS READINGS HIGH.
REAR EXHAUST SECTION CORRODED
REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS WEAK
WEAR IN N/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES
c/o reading high.
deterioration of rear sub frame bushes
deterioration of rear suspension bushes.
rear silencer box corroded
DETERIORATION OF O/S AND N/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES.
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES,WHERE PIPES EXIT FLOOR PANEL.
SMALL NAILS IN O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES.
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES BADLY DETERIORATED.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR RUBBING DISC FACE ON O/S FRONT.
HEAVY WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES
REAR SUSPENSION LOWER ARM BUSHES BADLY DETERIORATED.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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V494 HKY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 V494 HKY, 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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V494 HKY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 January 2000.
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