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W916 XCR

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,711 mi
Last recorded118,711 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 XCR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 117,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 113,926 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 113,926 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 111,553 miles

Rear number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2018 109,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 106,879 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 104,606 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall shows signs of cracking

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front tyre side wall shows signs of cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 102,361 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 99,574 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 97,028 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 94,647 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 94,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 91,529 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 91,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 84,085 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,085 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 67,548 miles

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

spare tyre worn

Pass 28 May 2008 59,944 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2008 59,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 53,977 miles

nsf tyre worn

Fail 30 May 2006 44,353 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2006 44,353 miles

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

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

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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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W916 XCR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W916 XCR, 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 W916 XCR registered?

W916 XCR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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