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V596 EAP

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,544 mi
Last recorded133,544 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 EAP
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 130,889 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear wheel arch

Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,911 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill ends showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill end showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,562 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,430 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 92,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 91,232 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,426 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 86,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 79,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 74,076 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 69,010 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 62,454 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 62,454 miles

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

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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V596 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V596 EAP, 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 V596 EAP registered?

V596 EAP is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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