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W425 RHH

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW425 RHH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 117,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both. (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2017 116,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 116,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill holed. (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wing holed. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under wing holed. (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Corroded and holed.3 places (2.4.G.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 111,873 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind on brake

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 2 Mar 2016 111,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on gasket (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind on brake

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2015 106,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,786 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,765 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,366 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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,458 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split

Fail 4 Jan 2011 86,455 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corrosion to inner faces

nearside front wiper starting to split

Pass 15 May 2009 75,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 68,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2008 68,507 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 64,868 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,114 miles

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

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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W425 RHH is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W425 RHH, 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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W425 RHH is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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