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W185 XKN

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,008 mi
Last recorded136,008 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 XKN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 136,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside body and components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 135,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch has a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside body and components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small tear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 130,732 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,107 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2023 126,107 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions osr and nsr (5.2.3 (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 123,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-body covered in under-seal.

Very slight rocker-cover leak.

Fail 4 Dec 2021 123,407 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 119,746 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 119,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 113,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 105,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 99,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

hand brake high

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,048 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 88,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,901 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,695 miles

wiring under the bonnet insecure (Testable item from April)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 74,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

wiring under the bonnet insecure (Testable item from April)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 72,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 68,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,029 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 57,344 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 51,562 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 49,156 miles

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

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

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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W185 XKN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 W185 XKN, 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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W185 XKN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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