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V626 MAK

2000 Subaru Forester

Maroon Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,674 mi
Last recorded130,674 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 MAK
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,674 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 130,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,857 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 124,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 117,680 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 111,527 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 108,187 miles

Centre lap belt missing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,619 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,614 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 84,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 84,278 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,276 miles

N/S Front inner driveshaft gaiter is split and leaking grease badly.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 71,280 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 62,668 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 47,686 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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V626 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Maroon with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V626 MAK, 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 V626 MAK registered?

V626 MAK is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V626 MAK safe to buy?

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