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W462 PSX

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,408 mi
Last recorded197,408 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 PSX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2017 197,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

all rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 197,210 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner lower quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 187,421 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 187,127 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside front parts of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 179,013 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 179,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine under tray insecure

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

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

Nearside Wiper blade rubber worn

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front of rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 162,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 162,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 154,302 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 144,052 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 143,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 133,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 120,512 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 120,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 103,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 103,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 88,901 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 70,314 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 66,771 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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W462 PSX 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 W462 PSX, 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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W462 PSX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2000.

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