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V350 ESL

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,649 mi
Last recorded164,649 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 ESL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 164,649 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 159,160 miles

handbrake travel

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 13 Feb 2014 151,983 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 144,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 144,411 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 139,207 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2011 132,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 124,045 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,170 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,989 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,989 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 84,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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V350 ESL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V350 ESL, 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 V350 ESL registered?

V350 ESL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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