MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,903 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
offside side lamp is dim
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W268 BAW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 W268 BAW, 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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W268 BAW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2000.
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