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W244 VGK

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,319 mi
Last recorded93,319 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW244 VGK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,319 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,394 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,417 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condtion.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 83,564 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 76,660 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 76,380 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 69,124 miles

N/S/F Inner CV Boot Split

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,831 miles

front brake pads worn

oil l;eak at offside rear shock

Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,441 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 50,644 miles

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

both wipers poor

o/s/r outewr tyre tead perished

Pass 28 Feb 2007 47,835 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 47,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 42,962 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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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W244 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W244 VGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W244 VGK registered?

W244 VGK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W244 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W244 VGK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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