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W622 LAJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,037 mi
Last recorded226,037 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW622 LAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 226,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel tank leaking seeping from bottom of tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front sill is corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 222,240 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 219,394 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 219,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 210,212 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 192,688 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 192,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension plate corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 169,578 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 169,578 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 157,714 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 157,714 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 139,322 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 139,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 124,931 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,931 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 114,907 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 104,702 miles

Nearside front tyre low + bald/worn on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre low and bald on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 120,918 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on wear indicators.

exhaust heatshield loose.

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r inner lower wheel arch corroded.

rear wiper split.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 120,918 miles

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres on wear indicators.

exhaust heatshield loose.

front brake discs slightly worn.

n/s/r inner lower wheel arch corroded.

rear wiper split.

Pass 19 Aug 2009 96,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 92,538 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 86,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 80,428 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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W622 LAJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 W622 LAJ, 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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W622 LAJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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