MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT GAITER IS WORN
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW O/S/F FRONT
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED
O/S/F DRIVE SHAFT CV JOINT GAITER IS WORN
SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW O/S/F FRONT
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion
rear pads looked low and discs scored and worn
slight play in ns and os steering rack ends
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front discs showing signs of wear and corrosion
rear pads looked low and discs scored and worn
slight play in ns and os steering rack ends
N/S/F P//A/S HOSE IS DAMP
SLIGHT OIL LEAK
THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
N/S/R WHEEL IS STIFF TO TURN
How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?
Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P865 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1997 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 113,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P865 BFO, 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 29 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P865 BFO registered?
P865 BFO is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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