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W969 WAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 WAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 134,997 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 134,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 134,359 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 134,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 133,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 133,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 133,225 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 133,225 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 132,610 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 132,610 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 131,896 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 130,996 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 130,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 130,271 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,114 miles

Offside Rear back plate corroded and catching brake disc.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 129,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear back plate corroded and catching brake disc.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 126,518 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 rear fixings. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,469 miles

all four rear subfame bushes are perished aroundthe outer edges ,but not resulting in excess movement at this time of test.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 12,100 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 118,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 114,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 114,128 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 110,352 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 106,586 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 101,747 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 95,778 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,092 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,418 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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W969 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W969 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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W969 WAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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