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W839 EHK

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

179,351 mi
Last recorded179,351 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 EHK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 179,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 179,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 177,936 miles

Battery not secure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 177,922 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Battery not secure

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 168,985 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 168,985 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 162,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 148,523 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise rear tyres

Fail 27 Nov 2013 148,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise rear tyres

Pass 20 Nov 2012 136,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 125,109 miles

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

near side front inner cv boot split

off side front inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Dec 2010 115,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 104,369 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 104,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 91,587 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F CV INNER BOOTS SPLIT OPEN

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 91,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F & O/S/F CV INNER BOOTS SPLIT OPEN

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,080 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 68,193 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 68,193 miles

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

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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W839 EHK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W839 EHK, 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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W839 EHK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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