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W734 PBK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,079 mi
Last recorded120,079 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW734 PBK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 120,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

tread depths: n/s/f on 3mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, both rear on 7mm.

tyre size: 205/70/15 96H.

Pass 4 May 2016 115,149 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 3.5mm, o/s/f on 3mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/70/15 96H.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 111,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

slight leak of exhaust gases at left hand manifold to down pipe gasket

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 6mm 205/70R15 96H

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight leak of exhaust gases at left hand manifold to down pipe gasket

tyre tread depths n/s/f 3mm o/s/f 4mm both rear 6mm 205/70R15 96H

Pass 1 May 2014 107,453 miles

slighth fraying to n/s/r seat belt webbing, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, both rear 7.5mm,

Fail 30 Apr 2014 107,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

slight fraying to n/s/r seat belt webbing, tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 5.0mm, both rear 0.00 mm. 205/70/15 96h

Fail 23 Apr 2013 103,741 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 6.5mm, 205/70/15 96h

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,741 miles

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded, tyre tread depths; both front 5.0mm, both rear 6.5mm, 205/70/15 96h

Pass 25 Apr 2012 99,120 miles

corrosion forming to all rear metal brake pipes.

tread depths: both front on 5mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 205/70/15 96H

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,010 miles

n/s/f inner c,v gaitor split.

tread depths: both front on 6mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 205/70/15 96H.

Pass 11 May 2010 90,659 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 90,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 84,262 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 79,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 73,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 67,474 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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W734 PBK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W734 PBK, 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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W734 PBK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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