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W222 ABY

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,066 mi
Last recorded127,066 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 ABY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,066 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,833 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,024 miles

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

exhaust back box poor

Fail 18 Apr 2013 125,939 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box poor

Pass 11 May 2012 120,573 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box

o/s wiper poor

Fail 11 May 2012 120,573 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust back box

o/s wiper poor

Fail 4 May 2012 120,513 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to exhaust back box

Pass 3 May 2011 113,843 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 108,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,624 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 86,409 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 77,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 77,126 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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W222 ABY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W222 ABY, 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 W222 ABY registered?

W222 ABY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W222 ABY safe to buy?

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