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W264 WHP

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

243,278 mi
Last recorded243,278 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 WHP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 243,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 243,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2541 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.750% (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 242,798 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 242,797 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 241,424 miles

exhaust deteriating

Pass 18 Apr 2019 236,977 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 234,578 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 231,733 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 231,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 218,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 204,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 190,501 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 190,501 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 177,045 miles

Both offside tyres starting to crack

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust back box corroded

rear gearbox mount split away from bonding

Pass 30 Mar 2012 166,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 166,117 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius 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 Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front a/roll bar link bushes slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2011 155,495 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 155,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 145,629 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 145,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 133,820 miles

nearside and offside inner c.v. gaitors leak grease

rear brakes noisy on test

temp repair nearside rear lamp lens ok at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2008 122,203 miles

n/s/f inner c.v boot split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 109,124 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 109,124 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise exhaust system vibrating at high revs

Advise front number plate deteriorating

Advise nearside rear tyre below 1.6mm on outer edge

Advise offside front wiper blade split at ends

Advise power steering noisey (belt) on full lock

Advise rear exhaust box rusty and deteriorating

Pass 7 Apr 2006 98,636 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 98,636 miles

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

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

n/s/r lamp has been repaired by tape acceptable

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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W264 WHP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W264 WHP, 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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W264 WHP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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