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W447 HBW

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,761 mi
Last recorded103,761 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 HBW
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 103,761 miles

o/s door mirror secured with tape

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 19 Jul 2012 103,761 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s door mirror secured with tape

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 11 Jul 2011 99,755 miles

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

both head lamp covers tarnished only just passed mot test

Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,182 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake disc worn

Fail 23 Jul 2010 95,182 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake disc worn

Pass 14 Jul 2009 88,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 81,906 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bearing noise rear diff?

Fail 25 Jul 2008 81,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

bearing noise rear diff?

Pass 26 Jul 2007 76,085 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 76,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 66,728 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 66,728 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 59,413 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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W447 HBW is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W447 HBW, 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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W447 HBW is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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