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W472 NDT

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,478 mi
Last recorded170,478 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW472 NDT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 170,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R outer suspension arm bush poor bondition

N/s/f and N/S/R tyre low

Nearside mirror glass missing

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2015 170,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R outer suspension arm bush poor bondition

N/s/f and N/S/R tyre low

Nearside mirror glass missing

rear subframe bushes poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2014 165,971 miles

corrosion and deterioration to rear subframe and suspension rubber mountings

Fail 8 Sep 2014 165,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion and deterioration to rear subframe and suspension rubber mountings

Pass 11 Sep 2013 160,988 miles

see previous test for advisorys

Fail 9 Sep 2013 160,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside rear inner quarter panel behind wheelarch corroded

nearside rear view mirror missing

rear registration plate slightly obscured by tow bar electrical socket but not likley to be missread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 156,330 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 156,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 149,215 miles

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

front headlights have poor beam images

front wipers slight smear

offside front washer jet not working but nearside produces enough water for screen

Fail 11 Sep 2010 145,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate damaged

o/s wiper split ends

Pass 11 Sep 2010 145,094 miles

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

front number plate damaged

o/s wiper split ends

Pass 9 Sep 2009 140,456 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 140,456 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 131,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 123,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 113,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 105,469 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W472 NDT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver 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 W472 NDT, 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 W472 NDT registered?

W472 NDT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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