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W234 HJO

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW234 HJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,265 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 58,255 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,715 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 54,622 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 19 Apr 2023 54,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2022 54,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

gearbox leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2021 52,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2020 51,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,694 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,603 miles

FRONT AND REAR WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 42,713 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play noisy but not rough (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,376 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 38,578 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 37,700 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2012 36,796 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 35,680 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,296 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,852 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,368 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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W234 HJO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W234 HJO, 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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W234 HJO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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