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X203 AHU

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,458 mi
Last recorded172,458 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 AHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2017 172,458 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested petrol leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Oil leak oil filter ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded four to connector (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

outer plastic sill covers fitted nearside and offside

Pass 2 Jun 2016 170,217 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2014 163,745 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 163,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 156,691 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 146,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlight aim on lower limit

offside rear light unit broken

Pass 15 Sep 2011 137,654 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 137,644 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 127,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 112,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 105,829 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,936 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,477 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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X203 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X203 AHU, 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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X203 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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