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W857 WBK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,262 mi
Last recorded126,262 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 WBK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,262 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 126,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 125,384 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 122,843 miles

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

nearside rear suspension low

Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,181 miles

offside rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2015 118,418 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 115,699 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Jun 2014 115,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 110,884 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 110,695 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 103,406 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,137 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 82,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 82,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,624 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 45,985 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,789 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W857 WBK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W857 WBK, 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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What year was W857 WBK registered?

W857 WBK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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