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W439 XGA

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,008 mi
Last recorded127,008 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW439 XGA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 127,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 127,008 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 206,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Apr 2011 192,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 192,516 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 181,304 miles

front pads getting low and discs rusty

Fail 31 Mar 2010 181,304 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

front pads getting low and discs rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2008 154,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 143,339 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 134,336 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2006 134,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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W439 XGA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W439 XGA, 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 W439 XGA registered?

W439 XGA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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