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W738 NST

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,737 mi
Last recorded135,737 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 NST
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 135,566 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wire brackets broken off from suspension arm (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill jacking point and suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 124,716 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Fail 3 May 2016 124,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cats (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded support leg holed at n\s\f wishbone rear most mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken spring is not seated properly and is not centred on strut (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Fail 7 May 2015 113,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 113,891 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 101,508 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)

Fail 2 May 2014 101,508 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)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 92,868 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 92,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 86,061 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

front and rear no plates marked

Pass 11 May 2011 76,867 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 10 May 2011 76,867 miles

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

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored.

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

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

Screw in O/S/R Tyre tread.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,229 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Front number plate damaged.

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

O/S Front to Rear brake pipe corroded.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,629 miles

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

front no plate marked

Fail 24 Apr 2009 60,629 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front brake discs rusty on inner edge

front no plate marked

Pass 9 May 2008 53,796 miles

slight marking on front number plate

Pass 10 May 2007 47,411 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 40,651 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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W738 NST is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W738 NST, 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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W738 NST is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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