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W218 PCD

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,613 mi
Last recorded142,613 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 PCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 142,613 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 133,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 124,869 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

silencer deteraiting

Fail 3 Apr 2013 124,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

silencer deteraiting

Pass 24 May 2012 120,469 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 114,622 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,648 miles

as last test

Fail 5 Aug 2010 113,648 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 109,923 miles

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

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside front headlamp chiped

Fail 5 Feb 2009 109,923 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condensation in offside front headlamp

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

offside front headlamp chiped

Pass 2 Jul 2008 108,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 99,482 miles

NUMBER PLATES IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/F HEAD LIGHT CHIPED

REAR TYRES ARE ON LIMIT

CHIPS IN SCREEN

EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 11 Jul 2006 91,858 miles

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

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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W218 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 W218 PCD, 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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W218 PCD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 July 2000.

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