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W368 OCC

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,175 mi
Last recorded151,175 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW368 OCC
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2015 151,175 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 151,175 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 137,675 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all ball jount gaiters becoming perrished

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 137,585 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all ball jount gaiters becoming perrished

rear subframe becoming corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 131,894 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,894 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,870 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 122,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 116,502 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 109,392 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 109,392 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 103,632 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,116 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,659 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 83,728 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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W368 OCC is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W368 OCC, 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 W368 OCC registered?

W368 OCC is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W368 OCC safe to buy?

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