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W699 TVF

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW699 TVF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,691 miles

Nearside front lower spot lamp broken, however remaining glass secure.

Nearside rear brake backplate deflector incomplete.

Rear silencer delaminated.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 89,690 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front lower spot lamp broken, however remaining glass secure.

Nearside rear brake backplate deflector incomplete.

Rear silencer delaminated.

Fail 12 Oct 2012 84,451 miles

Battery insecure.

Inside faces of both front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 84,451 miles

Battery insecure.

Inside faces of both front brake discs corroded.

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,629 miles

Rear silencer delaminating.

Fail 3 Oct 2011 79,629 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Rear silencer delaminating.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 75,408 miles

Front number plate damaged but does not obscure lettering.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 Oct 2010 75,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate damaged but does not obscure lettering.

Offside front inner wheel arch liner broken and touching tyre.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 72,261 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 72,261 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 68,259 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear springs very weak

Fail 10 Oct 2006 66,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 62,475 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 62,459 miles

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

Offside Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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 TVF is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W699 TVF, 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 TVF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 August 2000.

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