MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R outer suspension arm bush poor bondition
N/s/f and N/S/R tyre low
Nearside mirror glass missing
rear subframe bushes poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R outer suspension arm bush poor bondition
N/s/f and N/S/R tyre low
Nearside mirror glass missing
rear subframe bushes poor condition
corrosion and deterioration to rear subframe and suspension rubber mountings
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion and deterioration to rear subframe and suspension rubber mountings
see previous test for advisorys
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear inner quarter panel behind wheelarch corroded
nearside rear view mirror missing
rear registration plate slightly obscured by tow bar electrical socket but not likley to be missread
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front headlights have poor beam images
front wipers slight smear
offside front washer jet not working but nearside produces enough water for screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front number plate damaged
o/s wiper split ends
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front number plate damaged
o/s wiper split ends
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W472 NDT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 W472 NDT, 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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W472 NDT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2000.
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