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W523 RJT

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,739 mi
Last recorded128,739 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW523 RJT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2016 128,739 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 128,739 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 123,326 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 117,472 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 110,942 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,737 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 97,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,408 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 83,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 75,857 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 75,857 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,844 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 68,780 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 68,780 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,459 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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W523 RJT 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 80%.

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 W523 RJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W523 RJT registered?

W523 RJT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 June 2000.

Is W523 RJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W523 RJT shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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