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V153 MKX

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

212,962 mi
Last recorded212,962 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 MKX
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 212,962 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 212,962 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven both (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 206,256 miles

excessive oil leaks

Fail 27 Jan 2016 206,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

excessive oil leaks

Pass 28 Jan 2015 197,705 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 189,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2014 189,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 181,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 172,097 miles

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 157,600 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 140,732 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 122,280 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 103,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 88,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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V153 MKX is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V153 MKX, 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 V153 MKX registered?

V153 MKX is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V153 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V153 MKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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