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W589 VCD

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,653 mi
Last recorded191,653 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 VCD
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 191,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 1 Jun 2017 188,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 187,244 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 187,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 185,368 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 182,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2014 182,786 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 180,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 180,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 177,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 170,443 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 154,723 miles

Both rear trailing arms front mounting bushes debonding. ( Nearside is on the limits )

Exhaust appears to sound noisy

Front anti-roll bar nearside link rod buishes worn close to the limits.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 140,308 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 140,308 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 123,742 miles

n/s inner cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 110,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,501 miles

rear exhaust box corroded on outer cover

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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W589 VCD 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 76.5%.

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 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 W589 VCD, 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 W589 VCD registered?

W589 VCD is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W589 VCD safe to buy?

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