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W715 YMJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,643 mi
Last recorded219,643 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 YMJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 219,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded and bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected corroded and bushes worn (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front number plate obstructed by light bracket

Pass 5 Aug 2020 207,521 miles

Front front head lights deteriorated slightly

Front front pads low

Pass 24 May 2019 194,187 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 194,187 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 176,272 miles

Body has slight corrosion general under side (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts out of shape and (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 176,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion general under side (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts out of shape and (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 166,338 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2017 166,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 163,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 157,480 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 157,477 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2014 148,549 miles

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

down pipe exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Fail 12 Aug 2014 148,549 miles

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

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

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

down pipe exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Pass 15 Aug 2013 140,076 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 131,792 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 124,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 124,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 117,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,809 miles

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

exhaust very corroded not blowing at this time

Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,888 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,118 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 78,086 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,725 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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W715 YMJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 W715 YMJ, 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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W715 YMJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 August 2000.

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