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W692 GBT

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

184,646 mi
Last recorded184,646 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 GBT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 184,646 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split both (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

rear screed inscure

some brake pipes greased preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2017 175,844 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

middle exhaust bracket missing

Fail 15 Feb 2017 175,776 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bracket (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 23 Feb 2016 167,505 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 167,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 156,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 156,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 156,698 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 143,609 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 143,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 130,132 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear bumper mount corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 130,040 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside rear bumper mount corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 115,696 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r upper arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,046 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 90,482 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,554 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge / front disc pads low

Fail 28 Feb 2007 66,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,874 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 58,257 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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W692 GBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W692 GBT, 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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W692 GBT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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