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W744 KNH

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,909 mi
Last recorded131,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW744 KNH
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,909 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 125,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,805 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

damage to drivers mirror

tread on offside rear tyre starting to seperate

wear on discs

Fail 6 Dec 2013 122,792 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

damage to drivers mirror

tread on offside rear tyre starting to seperate

wear on discs

Pass 4 Dec 2012 108,063 miles

Oil leak

corrosion brake pipes

damage to drivers mirror

wear and corrosion on discs

Fail 11 Sep 2012 107,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

damage to drivers mirror

wear on discs

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,368 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,606 miles

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

damage to n/s/f wing

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Mar 2009 72,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2009 72,077 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,958 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 48,533 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 48,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,675 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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W744 KNH is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W744 KNH, 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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W744 KNH is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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