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W334 VHR

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

210,383 mi
Last recorded210,383 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW334 VHR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 210,383 miles

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2020 210,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 195,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded near union, at osr

n/s/r wheel different

o/s taillamp lens cracked

Pass 2 May 2018 189,959 miles

Offside Front spot light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 183,371 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 178,466 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 178,463 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 177,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 175,490 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 172,425 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 169,315 miles

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

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

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

Pass 5 May 2011 158,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 158,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 150,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 150,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 143,389 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 28 Mar 2008 133,480 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 133,463 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 127,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,068 miles

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link has slight play

nearside front inner c.v.boot split

Pass 12 Apr 2006 119,072 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 119,045 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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W334 VHR 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 68.2%.

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 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 W334 VHR, 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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W334 VHR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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