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W285 BHJ

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,412 mi
Last recorded101,412 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 101,410 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 100,940 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 99,601 miles

Corrosion at rear of vehicle

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 98,350 miles

Corrosion at rear of vehicle

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 97,040 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system deteriorated

Headliamp lenses deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 90,046 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres getting low

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 13 Mar 2012 87,431 miles

n/s/r brake half efficency of o/s/r

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,431 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r brake half efficency of o/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 76,370 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,257 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,399 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 54,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 54,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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W285 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W285 BHJ, 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 W285 BHJ registered?

W285 BHJ is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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