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W235 HJO

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,545 mi
Last recorded131,545 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 HJO
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2012 131,545 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 131,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 121,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 110,163 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 110,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front headlamp will need attention soon.

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,243 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,205 miles

both n/s and o/s driveshaft inner gaiters split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,434 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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W235 HJO is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W235 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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What year was W235 HJO registered?

W235 HJO is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W235 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 HJO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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