MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,109 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both number plate light covers missing
Damage to screen, not in swept area
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired Not a continuous weld (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both number plate light covers missing
Damage to screen, not in swept area
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition
Nearside Number plate light cover missing
Nearside Rear Poor quality welding repair
Offside Number plate light cover damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired Welding not satisfactory standard (2.4.A.2)
Corrosion to exhaust system and poor condition
Nearside Number plate light cover missing
Offside Number plate light cover damaged
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Underside of vehicle wet at time of test
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
General surface corrosion under vehicle
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Wet at time of test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X425 AKW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 X425 AKW, 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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X425 AKW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2000.
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