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W242 BEC

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

188,438 mi
Last recorded188,438 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 188,438 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 188,416 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached Tow hitch socket bracket snapped off (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 188,422 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 188,416 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear subframe has corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 188,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 187,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 187,929 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 182,097 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 174,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 174,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 161,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 161,901 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 152,184 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 152,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 145,882 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 145,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 133,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r shock absorber noisey

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 1 Oct 2009 133,087 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r shock absorber noisey

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 14 Oct 2008 119,211 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Oct 2008 119,211 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,229 miles

n/s/f/inner boot spilt

Pass 30 Sep 2006 98,168 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W242 BEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 W242 BEC, 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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W242 BEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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