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W889 WAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

162,225 mi
Last recorded162,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 WAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 162,225 miles

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

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

under body corrosion but not rotten

Fail 21 Jan 2017 162,225 miles

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

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

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

under body corrosion but not rotten

Pass 9 Jan 2016 161,246 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 158,764 miles

front brake back plates corroded badly

Fail 5 Jan 2015 158,760 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake back plates corroded badly

Fail 26 Feb 2014 156,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 156,743 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 167,736 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 151,054 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 151,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 151,040 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2012 143,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 143,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 136,889 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 136,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 128,159 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 128,159 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 118,270 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 110,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,426 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 100,818 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 100,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 90,587 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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W889 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 W889 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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W889 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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