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W929 WAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,897 mi
Last recorded111,897 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW929 WAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 111,897 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 111,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 110,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow middle

Fail 1 Sep 2020 110,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow middle

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 108,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 107,618 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 107,618 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Tow bar corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2016 107,052 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills.

Tow bar corroded.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,004 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension strut corroded but not holed.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 106,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension strut corroded but not holed.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 104,592 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,593 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,458 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 99,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,312 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,573 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 93,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 90,850 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 87,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 87,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 82,517 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 82,517 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven wear.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 78,266 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2005 71,862 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 71,862 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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W929 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W929 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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W929 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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