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V312 GEC

2000 Subaru Forester

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 GEC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 165,361 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 163,984 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 162,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,717 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 159,994 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 158,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 157,204 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of age

Pass 26 Jan 2018 156,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 154,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 153,254 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 151,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 146,223 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 143,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 140,417 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 134,967 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 124,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 117,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 111,923 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 100,275 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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V312 GEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V312 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V312 GEC registered?

V312 GEC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V312 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V312 GEC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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