MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,778 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
general corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Braking system leaking Brake servo vacuum pipe split and leaking. (1.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad slightly worn. (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad slightly worn. (1.1.2 (c))
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
all metal brake pipes corroded.
one litre of engine oil added to prior to test.
Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
all metal brake pipes corroded.
one litre of engine oil added to prior to test.
General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Noise from engine area.
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Noise from engine area.
Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Noise from engine area.
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W309 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 W309 NFG, 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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W309 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2000.
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