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X248 FFA

2000 Subaru Forester

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,681 mi
Last recorded96,681 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Subaru Forester102,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 FFA
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 96,681 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation has a sharp edge which could or is likely to cut or abrade the webbing. (5.3.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on fuel tank neck

intermittant fault on number plate light

n/s inner driveshaft boot perished

Pass 27 Aug 2013 70,138 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,684 miles

brake pad rubber worn

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,501 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

crack in front number plate

front tyres perrished and cracking

front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake disc corroded on iner face

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test covering sills

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,049 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

offside front brake disc corroded on iner edge

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2009 48,129 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate cracked

plastic side skirts fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,187 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 34,991 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,726 miles

(1)two front tyres on 2mm.(2)two rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 14 Sep 2005 24,417 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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X248 FFA is a 2000 Subaru Forester in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X248 FFA, 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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X248 FFA is a 2000 Subaru Forester, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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