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W309 NFG

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

153,778 mi
Last recorded153,778 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 NFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 153,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 153,778 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 149,089 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 149,089 miles

Braking system leaking Brake servo vacuum pipe split and leaking. (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 146,102 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad slightly worn. (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2018 146,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber pad slightly worn. (1.1.2 (c))

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 139,174 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all metal brake pipes corroded.

one litre of engine oil added to prior to test.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 139,174 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all metal brake pipes corroded.

one litre of engine oil added to prior to test.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 131,591 miles

General corrosion on all metal components on underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Noise from engine area.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced image just acceptable. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 127,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Noise from engine area.

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 121,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Noise from engine area.

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,722 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 112,280 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 112,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 111,626 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 111,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 98,243 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 95,039 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 83,331 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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W309 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W309 NFG, 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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W309 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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