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V594 LYS

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

275,279 mi
Last recorded275,279 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 LYS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 275,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 274,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Diff carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Washer jets not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 257,058 miles

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 257,058 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing on slightly

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 244,532 miles

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gatter is torn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 244,532 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gatter is torn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 225,568 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 225,568 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 216,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust front section is deteriorated slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing has roughness

Fail 29 Jul 2014 216,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust front section is deteriorated slightly

nearside rear wheel bearing has roughness

Pass 29 Jul 2013 212,684 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 212,684 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front brake disc is scored

offside front brake disc is scored

offside rear tyre is worn on it's outer edge

vehicle geometry check may be required

Fail 30 Jul 2012 205,507 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust heat shields are insecure

nearside rear brake disc is slightly scored and pitted

offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

offside rear brake disc is slightly scored and pitted

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 30 Jul 2012 205,507 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shields are insecure

nearside rear brake disc is slightly scored and pitted

offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

offside rear brake disc is slightly scored and pitted

vehicle tracking may be required

Pass 15 Aug 2011 200,441 miles

vehicle tracking may be required

nearside front brake disc is scored slightly

nearside front tyre is worn on it's outer edge

nearside rear brake disc is scored slightly

offside front brake disc is scored slightly

offside rear brake disc is scored slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2010 193,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2009 184,336 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 171,024 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 153,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 144,758 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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V594 LYS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V594 LYS, 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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V594 LYS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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