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M155 PMR

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

167,015 mi
Last recorded167,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 PMR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 167,015 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub around outer tread

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side, advise to replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering column uj joint has slight wear.

Fail 19 Jan 2026 167,015 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch close to shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside lenses fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub around outer tread

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside, brake pads over half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded and all suspension/steering components bolted to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side, advise to replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

steering column uj joint has slight wear.

Pass 21 Jan 2025 164,453 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joins to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 17 Jan 2025 164,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joins to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and offside trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2023 163,111 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner treads 215/60/16

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joins to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2023 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing around outer tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension/steering components joined to it (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside tyres starting to scrub around inner treads 215/60/16

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play joins to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2022 160,425 miles

exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (faded) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around inner tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside under wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 10 Oct 2022 160,424 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect and leaking to excess (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (faded) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around inner tread 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring worn offside and nearside and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside x2 each side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 155,188 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes have minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 155,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.71% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Rear seat belts x3 not checked as rear of car full of personal belongings (7.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes have minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms all bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,740 miles

Both outer sills have skirts / trims fitted possible corrosion beneath

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes have minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres outer edges worn, close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 152,710 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No visible pattern, both lamps cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All inner arch excessively corroded, upper inner, lower inner and towards rear upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength All inner arch excessively corroded, upper inner and all around spring mount, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both pitted scored corroded limited braking surface less than 50% (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills have skirts / trims fitted possible corrosion beneath

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arm bushes have minor movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres outer edges worn, close to tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both starting to perish and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,189 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 151,189 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 148,693 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 148,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear trailing arm bushes heavily perished

Fuel cap sealing ring cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 146,347 miles

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner+outer edges (215/60/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps cloudy

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 146,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak expansion tank ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavily on inner+outer edges (215/60/16

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside+offside (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside+offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside+offside (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps cloudy

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 143,075 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre worn on limit on inner edge

both front anti roll bar link rubbers poor

both front headlights have cloudy lenses

Fail 29 Jul 2016 142,956 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin on outer face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 137,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 137,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 131,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine tickover uneven

Pass 4 Jan 2013 123,429 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 117,383 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 117,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake discs worn uneven

Pass 14 Dec 2010 110,226 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 109,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f inner c/v boot split

n/s/r disac worn un even

Pass 19 Nov 2009 102,276 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 102,276 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 90,169 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 85,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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M155 PMR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 M155 PMR, 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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M155 PMR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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