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W221 TJF

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,006 mi
Last recorded95,006 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 TJF
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 95,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst leaking on corroded flanges (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed and corroded (5.2.6)

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front most bushes torn out (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring worn both rears weak (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sections weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,428 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear links worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sections weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear shock absorbers soft

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 80,931 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 74,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 67,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 59,542 miles

front brake pads showing signs of wear

rear tyres showing signs of wear

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 40,378 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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W221 TJF 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 W221 TJF, 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 W221 TJF registered?

W221 TJF is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W221 TJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 TJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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