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X208 BPA

2000 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

121,780 mi
Last recorded121,780 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX208 BPA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 121,700 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 120,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,185 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 119,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 118,014 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 114,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished but no cords showing

Oil leak engine possible cam cover gaskets ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish.

Rear exhaust rubbers perished.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 114,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between hose and cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust rubbers perished.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 112,858 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 112,146 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,939 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Apr 2012 106,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 103,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 100,372 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 91,502 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 83,603 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 75,765 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 65,407 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 51,202 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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X208 BPA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 X208 BPA, 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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X208 BPA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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