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X204 NSA

2000 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

188,471 mi
Last recorded188,471 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX204 NSA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 188,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 157,879 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 157,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 126,423 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 126,420 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 108,806 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 97,227 miles

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler and vent pipe corroded

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link play

nearside front wing dented and scuffed

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link play

Fail 25 Nov 2010 97,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

exhaust fauling nearside rear drive shaft

exhaust rear section blowing

front registration plate cracked

nearside front anti-roll bar drop link play

nearside rear anti-roll bar drop link play

noise from power steering pump or belt

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,885 miles

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

exhaust system corroded(front and mid section)

front bumper scuffed

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler and vent pipe corroded

noise from power steering belt

rear bumper scuffed

steering wheel not straight

Fail 1 Dec 2009 89,882 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded(front and mid section)

front bumper scuffed

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler and vent pipe corroded

noise from power steering belt

rear bumper scuffed

steering wheel not straight

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,612 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres low tread and perished

exhaust blow front and rear of catylsy,system heavily corroded

front brake pads v low

offside front headlight glass marked

oil leak at filter

steering track out 5 mins down to right

Fail 20 Nov 2008 82,311 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

both rear tyres low tread and perished

exhaust blow front and rear of catylsy,system heavily corroded

front brake pads v low

offside front headlight glass marked

oil leak at filter

steering track out 5 mins down to right

Pass 29 Nov 2007 74,011 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear tyre running soft,low tread

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight exhaust blow at tail box

steering 5 mins down on right

Pass 8 Dec 2006 66,424 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 66,424 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coolant radiator leaking offside front lower

exhuast tail box corroded

front exhaust pipe covers loose

nearside front inner drive shaft boot split

nearside rear tyre low tread and perished

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front head light glass marked

rear wiper arm seized

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,297 miles

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

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

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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X204 NSA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Blue 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 X204 NSA, 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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X204 NSA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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