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W183 XCS

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 XCS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 153,733 miles

both rear undersills and inner flitches slightly corroded

front crossmember corroded not prescribed area

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front indicator lens slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 153,633 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail both ends under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Rear Axle beam cracked badly corroded (2.5.A.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 149,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 149,896 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 145,888 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 29 Oct 2014 145,888 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2013 139,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 139,117 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,899 miles

Bad Engine Oil Leak From Rusted Sump

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear left to right support bar below bumper badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 126,897 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear left to right support bar below bumper badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,701 miles

inner drive shaft boot perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 116,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 116,441 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,640 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 96,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 88,762 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 88,762 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,529 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,416 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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W183 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W183 XCS, 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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W183 XCS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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