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W601 DOO

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,712 mi
Last recorded205,712 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 DOO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 205,712 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 18 Jul 2016 194,003 miles

both rear number plate lights dim

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

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

both front side lamps dim

Fail 18 Jul 2016 194,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing fron castle nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing split pin missing castle nut (2.5.A.4)

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

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

both front side lamps dim

both rear number plate lights dim

Pass 2 Jul 2015 186,052 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

condensation head lights

covers over door sills

Pass 9 Jul 2014 178,315 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both headlights deteriorating

covers over door sills

Pass 10 Jul 2013 174,841 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 171,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 167,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 158,078 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 144,341 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 130,248 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 118,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2007 118,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 106,217 miles

O/S headlight top bracket broken,but headlight remains secure

O/S/R metal brake pipes and nuts rusting at rear junction block

rear exhaust heavily rusted

rear suspension trailing arm front rubber bushes showing some separation

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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W601 DOO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W601 DOO, 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 W601 DOO registered?

W601 DOO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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