2000 Subaru Forester 2.0L Petrol · W591 EJO
2000 Subaru Forester (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2000. Recorded mileage 156,027 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU FORESTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W591 EJO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 156,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W591 EJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Subaru Forester (W591 EJO) between October 2013 and October 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
W591 EJO Mileage History
- 08/10/201377,094 mi
- 06/10/201482,924 mi+5,830 mi
- 09/10/201482,924 mi
- 29/09/201591,358 mi+8,434 mi
- 01/10/201698,790 mi+7,432 mi
- 25/09/2017103,692 mi+4,902 mi
- 25/09/2017103,692 mi
- 26/09/2018112,381 mi+8,689 mi
- 26/09/2018112,381 mi
- 03/10/2019125,020 mi+12,639 mi
- 03/10/2019125,020 mi
- 06/10/2020133,664 mi+8,644 mi
- 07/10/2020133,672 mi+8 mi
- 25/09/2021142,483 mi+8,811 mi
- 05/10/2022150,093 mi+7,610 mi
- 28/09/2023152,015 mi+1,922 mi
- 03/10/2024156,027 mi+4,012 mi
Average of roughly 7,184 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Strut Tower and Chassis CorrosionSerious
UK road salt attacks the rear strut towers and the "U-brace" front subframe, often rotting them from the inside out. Structural corrosion here is one of the most common MOT failure areas on high-mileage SF Foresters and can lead to an MOT failure or expensive structural repair.
- Rear Wheel Bearing FailureModerate
The SF is known for chewing through rear wheel bearings, which can be a difficult and labor-intensive job to replace if the hub bolts are seized. A failing bearing produces a rising drone and, left too late, can damage the hub.
- Exhaust System Corrosion and LeaksModerate
On UK-salted roads the SF's exhaust system, silencer and pipes rust from the outside in, producing loud blowing or hissing noises and potentially an MOT failure on exhaust noise, emissions or leaks. This is most likely once the car is well into its mileage and has seen several winters.
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