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W736 YGS

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,502 mi
Last recorded140,502 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW736 YGS
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 140,502 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion nearside front crossmember

Pass 2 Aug 2013 134,740 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 134,740 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 132,179 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Fail 18 Jul 2012 132,179 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,843 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight blow on exhaust

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Fail 3 Aug 2010 126,010 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight blow on exhaust

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

slight wear in some suspension bushes

Pass 1 Jul 2009 120,510 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fittred in rear

surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Fail 1 Jul 2009 120,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fittred in rear

surface corrosion of some brake pipes

Pass 3 Jul 2008 117,122 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 101,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 101,120 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 87,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 87,884 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 78,115 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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W736 YGS is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W736 YGS, 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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W736 YGS is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 August 2000.

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