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W546 PWP

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,108 mi
Last recorded98,108 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 PWP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 98,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in mud (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 10 Apr 2021 98,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive covered in mud (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2020 92,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension bushes deteriotating

Fail 21 Mar 2020 92,423 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,343 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 80,586 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,634 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 75,634 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 70,313 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKES

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear ALL FOUR SUB FRAME BUUSHES SPILIT

Fail 1 Apr 2016 70,266 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKES

EXHAUST STARTING TO CORRODE

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE LAMP NOT WORKING TAP WORKING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear ALL FOUR SUB FRAME BUUSHES SPILIT

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and nearside front anti roll bar linkage rubbers sligh splits

Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,738 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 58,351 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 54,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat base movment

Pass 5 Apr 2012 54,185 miles

drivers seat base movment

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,117 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,771 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 32,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,937 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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W546 PWP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W546 PWP, 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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W546 PWP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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