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V346 DSN

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,385 mi
Last recorded107,385 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV346 DSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,385 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 107,382 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear sills[ inner] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 114,520 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,645 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 99,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.097 (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 25% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Rear Corrosion on inner arch bumper support, not structural component

Offside wiper worn

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Sill guards fitted obscuring view

Underside of vehicle generally dirty and corroded obscuring some components

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,459 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Slight brake bind both sides

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Wiper blade torn

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Slight brake bind both sides

Front shock absorbers slightly corroded

Offside Front Wiper blade torn

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated both sides

Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,765 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,765 miles

Both rear exhaust flanges deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 88,484 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded.rear subframe corroded.

Fail 25 Nov 2014 88,484 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded.rear subframe corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,389 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 84,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 79,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 76,716 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 76,716 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 73,005 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,909 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,089 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 59,445 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 47,637 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 47,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 36,887 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 36,887 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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V346 DSN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V346 DSN, 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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V346 DSN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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