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W721 FKE

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 FKE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 149,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 143,839 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 138,997 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 138,997 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 133,498 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 133,498 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 128,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,320 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,636 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 114,357 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2018 106,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and has slight blow from box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,046 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,354 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 88,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 84,498 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 84,438 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,266 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 65,774 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 59,375 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,053 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,615 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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W721 FKE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W721 FKE, 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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What year was W721 FKE registered?

W721 FKE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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