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W595 PJT

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,933 mi
Last recorded152,933 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW595 PJT
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 152,933 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 148,501 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 148,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 143,562 miles

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot

Fail 21 Dec 2010 143,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s/f inner c/v boot

Pass 7 Jan 2010 137,732 miles

washers weak!

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

exhaust cat rattlimg!

Fail 7 Jan 2010 137,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

exhaust cat rattlimg!

washers weak!

Fail 7 Jan 2009 133,437 miles

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 133,437 miles

N/S/F inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 129,422 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

slight engine misfire

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 11 Jan 2007 122,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 122,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 115,438 miles

rear anti roll bar linkbar top bush slight play

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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W595 PJT is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W595 PJT, 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 W595 PJT registered?

W595 PJT is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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