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W154 XKL

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,984 mi
Last recorded162,984 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 XKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 162,984 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 162,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 152,740 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 152,667 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 144,503 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 144,503 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 136,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 129,359 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 129,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 119,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slighty pitted around the egdes

Pass 23 Dec 2009 106,500 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 96,238 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 96,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 85,988 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,068 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 69,651 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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W154 XKL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W154 XKL, 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 W154 XKL registered?

W154 XKL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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