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W589 WNY

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,542 mi
Last recorded133,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW589 WNY
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 133,542 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 133,542 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 25 May 2016 118,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 104,287 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 95,258 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to suspension & hub components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,464 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,774 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,774 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,958 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 79,834 miles

adv:::: exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2009 75,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 66,579 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 58,414 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WNY is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W589 WNY registered?

W589 WNY is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W589 WNY safe to buy?

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