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W223 PNT

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

83,920 mi
Last recorded83,920 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 PNT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,920 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 81,062 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 77,096 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 74,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 70,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,896 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,896 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 65,508 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,902 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,647 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,926 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,548 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,086 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,521 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,253 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cuts in passengers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 30,899 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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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W223 PNT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 W223 PNT, 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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W223 PNT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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