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V258 GEC

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,907 mi
Last recorded73,907 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 GEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 73,907 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested noise from engine at idle when hot (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke when lifting rpm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 69,908 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,037 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r,O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 66,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r,O/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,107 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 62,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s/r and O/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,284 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers worn

o/s and n/s have plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2019 50,627 miles

Coil spring corroded both front in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear in areas (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link top bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade not fully secure

Pass 11 Dec 2017 47,539 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,983 miles

corrosion to the rear sub frame

slight corrosion to the front brake discs

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,133 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 40,618 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 36,791 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 34,406 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 29,767 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,031 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,857 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 22,663 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,494 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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V258 GEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V258 GEC, 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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V258 GEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V258 GEC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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