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W104 RFX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,887 mi
Last recorded160,887 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 RFX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 160,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 147,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 147,991 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 140,514 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 140,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 136,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 31 May 2013 136,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,173 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,173 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 May 2011 126,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 116,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 104,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 93,145 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 83,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 83,743 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 73,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 73,682 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2005 62,644 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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W104 RFX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 W104 RFX, 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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W104 RFX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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