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W414 EBW

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,075 mi
Last recorded71,075 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW414 EBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,075 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,834 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,834 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 70,233 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 70,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 68,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 68,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 66,912 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 63,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Towbar assembly repaired but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,395 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,119 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 52,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,509 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,357 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 39,669 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 32,001 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,538 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,387 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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W414 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W414 EBW, 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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What year was W414 EBW registered?

W414 EBW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W414 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W414 EBW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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