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X172 EKR

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,851 mi
Last recorded132,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX172 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2011 132,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 122,255 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to crack

nail in nearside rear tyre

reg lights loose

Pass 19 Nov 2009 104,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,786 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front & rear number plates poor condition

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 70,592 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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X172 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X172 EKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X172 EKR?

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What year was X172 EKR registered?

X172 EKR is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X172 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X172 EKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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