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V362 LFJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,376 mi
Last recorded113,376 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 LFJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,376 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all front and rear subframes (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 108,926 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 104,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,207 miles

brakes ; front discs worn

brakes ; front pads low

driveshafts ; both front inner gaiters split , leaking grease , recommend attention

exhaust ; front sections deteriorated , cataytic converter rear flange joint weakened , recommend replace

note ; both front chassis rails damaged

note ; tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

rear number plate damaged & stained , recommend replace

Fail 2 Aug 2012 99,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brakes ; front discs worn

brakes ; front pads low

driveshafts ; both front inner gaiters split , leaking grease , recommend attention

exhaust ; front sections deteriorated , cataytic converter rear flange joint weakened , recommend replace

note ; both front chassis rails damaged

note ; tow electrics have been checked , recommend check with own equipment

rear number plate damaged & stained , recommend replace

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,578 miles

Both inner CV gaiters split

Both wipers split

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,698 miles

All tyre side walls perished

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 81,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 73,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 63,719 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,604 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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V362 LFJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V362 LFJ, 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 V362 LFJ registered?

V362 LFJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V362 LFJ safe to buy?

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