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W373 VAW

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

210,816 mi
Last recorded210,816 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW373 VAW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 210,816 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE NEAR DEFINITION LIMIT

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODING

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE NEAR CORROSION LIMIT

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS WEEPING NEAR LIMIT

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT WEEPING

REAR CROSSMEMBER IS VERY NEAR CORROSION LIMIT BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS

Fail 5 Apr 2016 210,506 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement WHEEL BINDING (3.5.1k)

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

BOTH HEADLIGHTS ARE NEAR DEFINITION LIMIT

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES ARE CORRODING

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE NEAR CORROSION LIMIT

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS WEEPING NEAR LIMIT

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER HAS SLIGHT WEEPING

REAR CROSSMEMBER IS VERY NEAR CORROSION LIMIT BOTH SIDES

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST BOX

Fail 3 Apr 2015 201,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 201,737 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 192,159 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 192,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 180,444 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 168,620 miles

Both headlights starting to blur

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 168,620 miles

Both headlights starting to blur

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 156,713 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 156,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 141,275 miles

Both rear brake disc's corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 141,275 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear brake disc's corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 124,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 124,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 108,697 miles

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

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

N/S/F and O/S/F DOJ boots split

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

clutch slipping

Pass 28 Mar 2008 108,697 miles

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

N/S/F and O/S/F DOJ boots split

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

O/S/R brake disc corroded

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

clutch slipping

Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,507 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers becoming worn

slight play in all anti roll bar links

Pass 29 Mar 2006 74,866 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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W373 VAW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W373 VAW, 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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W373 VAW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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