When my machine spins it makes loud noises as if bearing or brushes have gone.The machine is an Aquarius WMA30 and is roughly 7years old.

M Dixon, July 2006

It is probably drum or motor bearings at that age.
Can be replaced relatively easily, but not cheap if using a service engineer.
On a machine of that age it may be worth replacing it - get a price from a local specialist, Hotpoint charge around £80 for the first hour, plus parts.

Marcus Brady, July 2006