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P5 LCE

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,804 mi
Last recorded182,804 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 LCE
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 182,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody rubber sealed

Pass 21 Oct 2024 176,596 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 170,377 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 161,323 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 155,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 152,462 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 149,196 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 183,570 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 177,350 miles

under sealed

Pass 24 Oct 2016 172,124 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 166,536 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 161,975 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 158,574 miles

n/s front tyre worn from outer shoulder edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 154,970 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,393 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 146,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 139,476 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 127,241 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 113,005 miles

Center diff in gear box faulty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 113,005 miles

Center diff in gear box faulty

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 99,748 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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P5 LCE is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P5 LCE, 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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P5 LCE is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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