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X343 EKL

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,937 mi
Last recorded172,937 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 EKL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2018 172,937 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 166,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flange rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2016 159,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 159,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 152,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 137,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,030 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 122,194 miles

engine under tray fitted

plastic outer sills fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 114,244 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 105,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 94,224 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 94,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 85,691 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 73,360 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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X343 EKL 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 86.7%.

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 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 X343 EKL, 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 X343 EKL registered?

X343 EKL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X343 EKL safe to buy?

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