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W311 XDM

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,254 mi
Last recorded134,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW311 XDM
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 134,254 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S/R control arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sub frame excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F close to legal limit edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F tyre close legal limit edge wear starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 133,456 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front & rear link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 133,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both to rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front & rear link rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch to boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion Inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 131,956 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 131,956 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 128,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 120,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 119,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 107,754 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 107,754 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 94,994 miles

ADVISE O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT VERY BRIGHT

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,126 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,127 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 78,138 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,091 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 73,058 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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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W311 XDM is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W311 XDM, 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 W311 XDM registered?

W311 XDM is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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