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W471 MHE

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 MHE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017

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

Front cross member corroded

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

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

Rear both sides inner arches and shocker areas corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 143,026 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear subframe corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all four (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 140,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 140,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 131,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 131,974 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 121,045 miles

corrosion to nearside front cross member

Fail 22 Feb 2013 121,045 miles

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

corrosion to nearside front cross member

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,902 miles

Front Cross member benith radiator corroded on the nearside, but not within a load bearing area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 112,902 miles

Front Cross member benith radiator corroded on the nearside, but not within a load bearing area

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,479 miles

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

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

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

abs wire loose on offside front inner wing

Pass 5 May 2009 84,295 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 5 May 2009 84,293 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 6 May 2008 71,426 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,534 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 63,462 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 63,462 miles

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

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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W471 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W471 MHE, 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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W471 MHE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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