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W532 XVE

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,566 mi
Last recorded157,566 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 XVE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 157,566 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jul 2015 135,596 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front lower fog light not working

suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Fail 30 Jul 2015 135,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front lower fog light not working

suspension rubber bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Apr 2014 123,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 122,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 122,131 miles

flex brake hoses all metal ferules general corrosion.

metal brake pipes general corrosion.

offside front headlight lense slight deterioration

Fail 3 May 2011 122,131 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

flex brake hoses all metal ferules general corrosion.

metal brake pipes general corrosion.

offside front headlight lense slight deterioration

Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,428 miles

General corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Apr 2009 120,813 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 120,812 miles

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 119,793 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 118,055 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 115,435 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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W532 XVE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W532 XVE, 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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W532 XVE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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