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W204 FRN

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,350 mi
Last recorded107,350 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW204 FRN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2020 107,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT MIDDLE CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking AT PIPES TO TANK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER AT WISHBONE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AT TRAILING ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AT TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER AT WISHBONE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL AT TRAILING ARM MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING AT TOP STRUT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR INNER VALANCE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 104,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 104,808 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,514 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 99,853 miles

Front slight puff at front cat

Pass 16 May 2016 98,235 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of cracking on sidewall

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 16 May 2016 98,235 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system badly corroded but not leaking

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of cracking on sidewall

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of cracking on sidewall

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 96,848 miles

Exhaust system badly corroded at catalyst / centre section joint

Fail 25 May 2015 96,848 miles

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

Exhaust system badly corroded at catalyst / centre section joint

Pass 23 May 2014 93,890 miles

rear exhaust silencer box scaled badly .

Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,782 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust rubber mnount disconnected but exhaust is still secure

Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear exhaust rubber mnount disconnected but exhaust is still secure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,627 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,627 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,832 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 69,097 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 69,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,018 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 48,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,984 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 42,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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W204 FRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W204 FRN, 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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What year was W204 FRN registered?

W204 FRN is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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