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W699 NFG

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,383 mi
Last recorded173,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 NFG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 173,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 173,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 167,833 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 167,805 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

seat fitted too passenger side rear

Pass 20 May 2011 165,308 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 165,277 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2011 119,046 miles

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

both front inner drivesharft boots are split right through

Pass 27 Apr 2010 156,298 miles

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

o/s/f d/shaft inner gaitor split

Pass 5 May 2009 145,334 miles

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

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

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

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

strongly recommend renew o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 19 May 2008 134,833 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both sides rear brake disc surfaces corroded

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front inner cv boot split & seen to be leaking grease

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 22 May 2007 119,142 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads starting to wear on inner edges

both rear tyre treads wearing on edges

lower edge of front number plate damaged

Pass 17 May 2006 103,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2005 89,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2005 89,574 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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W699 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W699 NFG, 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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W699 NFG is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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