2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Subaru Forester MOT pass rate and common faults

170 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test129,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 170 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits5.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.3%
  5. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits4.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working4.1%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%
  9. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics31.8%
  2. Suspension31.2%
  3. Emissions & leaks18.8%
  4. Brakes17.1%
  5. Body & chassis16.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  7. Steering5.3%
  8. Tyres2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.8%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Subaru Forester?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2000 Subaru Forester cars passed their MOT first time, across 170 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Subaru Forester?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Subaru Forester reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).