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W963 ORL

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

34,011 mi
Last recorded34,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW963 ORL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 34,011 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 31,057 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 28,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 25,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,263 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,821 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 20,366 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 18,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2017 18,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 17,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 16,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 15,521 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 15,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 14,446 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,035 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 13,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,063 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,578 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,950 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 9,903 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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W963 ORL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W963 ORL, 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 W963 ORL registered?

W963 ORL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W963 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W963 ORL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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