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P5 EBL

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 EBL
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 100,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 100,786 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,255 miles

advise rear discs and pads showing slight signs of aging and wear

advise slight weep on exhaust system

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

Fail 2 Jun 2010 95,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise rear discs and pads showing slight signs of aging and wear

advise slight weep on exhaust system

advise slightly advanced lift on hand brake

Pass 21 May 2009 90,330 miles

N/S Inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 21 May 2009 90,330 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S Inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 23 May 2008 86,544 miles

n/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 23 May 2007 80,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 75,650 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 75,612 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P5 EBL is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P5 EBL, 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 P5 EBL registered?

P5 EBL is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 16 October 2000.

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