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X209 AHU

2000 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,673 mi
Last recorded136,673 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 AHU
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2024 136,673 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four brake discs corroding due to inactivity.

Pass 18 Jun 2019 133,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,647 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer starting to de-laminated, all exhaust brackets/clamps corroded and unservicable, complete system change required

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,850 miles

All tyres perished

Exhaust corroded at joins

Pass 30 Nov 2016 130,581 miles

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Coolant leak Radiator (@ the bottom on the Offside) ()

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass on both lamps affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Nov 2016 130,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Drivers (8.2.2)

ALL 4 Tyres severely perished/splitting

Aircon pump/clutch very noisy

Coolant leak Radiator (@ the bottom on the Offside) ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (Second CAT?) (7.1.2)

Exhaust system in very poor condition

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Glass on both lamps affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering fluid level over full & leaking

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2015 127,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 123,656 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,306 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,031 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres showing signs of perishing and cracking on outer walls

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,993 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

NSR/OSR brake discs Slightly worn/corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 106,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,020 miles

hand brake travel close to limit???

inner front brake pads wearing low??

Pass 8 Dec 2008 95,181 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,172 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 87,930 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorated/ holed /in poor condition

Pass 9 Nov 2006 80,238 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 74,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 74,525 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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X209 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X209 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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X209 AHU is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 October 2000.

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