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W886 WAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

67,609 mi
Last recorded67,609 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW886 WAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 67,609 miles

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

rear of vehicle has corrosion but not affecting any prescribed areas

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,600 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear of vehicle has corrosion but not affecting any prescribed areas

Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,573 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside hole in headlamp

Pass 18 Jun 2021 62,407 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 62,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAKING OUT OF JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 52,418 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 52,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,037 miles

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 50,035 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all under body heavily corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all under body heavily corroded

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 49,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 48,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,335 miles

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

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

font exhaust very weak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 46,585 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 45,772 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 42,256 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 42,248 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 39,425 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 36,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,115 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 31,066 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 31,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 28,390 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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W886 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W886 WAK, 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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W886 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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