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W122 PEU

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 PEU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,598 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres Perishing

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2013 126,709 miles

o/s/f indicator lense slightly damaged

unable to see outer sill pannels due to trim covers

Fail 5 Dec 2013 126,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f indicator lense slightly damaged

unable to see outer sill pannels due to trim covers

Pass 23 Aug 2011 121,130 miles

both inner cv boots split

extra seat belt fitted to rear seat not able to check safety

Fail 18 Aug 2011 121,092 miles

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both inner cv boots split

extra seat belt fitted to rear seat not able to check safety

Pass 13 Apr 2010 114,954 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Apr 2010 114,954 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 102,521 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 102,521 miles

N/S inner CV gaiter split

Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,869 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 84,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 77,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 75,327 miles

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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W122 PEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W122 PEU, 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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W122 PEU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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