MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,984 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear diff misting oil
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Battery Wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Footwell by drivers feet (4.11 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear 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))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
advise front brake pads getting low recommend replacement
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter torn excessivley (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin bush worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link pin bush worn excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
advise front brake pads getting low recommend replacement
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W461 XAA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W461 XAA, 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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What year was W461 XAA registered?
W461 XAA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2000.
Is W461 XAA safe to buy?
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