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V551 EJM

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

202,712 mi
Last recorded202,712 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV551 EJM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 202,712 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2018 194,577 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 183,388 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2015 172,839 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer weak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 154,706 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 154,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 140,861 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 116,384 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,626 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 90,448 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 76,803 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 62,407 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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V551 EJM is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V551 EJM, 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 V551 EJM registered?

V551 EJM is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V551 EJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V551 EJM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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