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V530 LYA

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,237 mi
Last recorded163,237 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV530 LYA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2018 163,237 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached securing washer corroded (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Cover sills fitted

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 159,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 155,426 miles

Corrosion in front cross member but outside of prescribed areas

Covers fitted obscuring some engine, body sills & underside components.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 155,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Corrosion in front cross member but outside of prescribed areas

Covers fitted obscuring some engine, body sills & underside components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 151,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 151,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,439 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust corroding

Front crossmember corroding

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

PAS pipes corroding

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear subframe corroding

Rear tyres 3mm

The battery has slight movement

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 149,439 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust corroding

Front crossmember corroding

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS pipes corroding

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Rear subframe corroding

Rear tyres 3mm

The battery has slight movement

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Winter tyres fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,068 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 82,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 26 May 2007 71,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2007 71,223 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 May 2006 60,302 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 60,302 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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V530 LYA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V530 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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V530 LYA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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